Herdin’ Cats

It’s rare to see a fleet of cruising multihulls in such close quarters as this group of Outremer catamarans taking part in a demonstration sail after the International Multihull Boat Show in La Grand Motte, France. As is the wont with sailors of any stripe, the event soon developed into something of a race, with the owners of older models determined not to let their boats lag behind newer ones. The multihull show is held each year in mid-April and is an excellent venue for anyone interested in the growing multihull market. For a report on this year’s event, go to