Corsair Education

The basics, on setting-up the Corsair 880 trimaran

Is the Corsair 880 trimaran right for you?

Corsair 880 trimaran

Here’s some information on what it takes to get the Corsair 880 ready to sail.

Follow Tula’s Endless Summer. Billy and Sierra are a couple of highly energetic, passionate adventurers who toured around the country with the new Corsair 880 — putting the Corsair 880 through the paces. They had the boat for five months. Tune in and follow these guys for a bit of knowledge and entertainment.

Below is a video that goes into much more detail on the Corsair 880. Check it out!
”The basics on setting-up the Corsair 880 trimaran.”

The Corsair 880 trimaran is designed to be completely safe and comfortable, for people of all skill levels. It features creature comforts such as air conditioning, heating, refrigerators and more. In true Corsair fashion, the generator and air conditioning are removable to reduce excess weight when racing, or reduce trailer weight when on the road. And this is where the Corsair 880 trimaran is the revolutionary boat it promises - all of that comes in a folding, trailerable package well below the trailering weight limit of most passenger cars.

Relaxed cruising: Helming from the protection and comfort of the padded cockpit seats is made possible due to the low heel and stable sailing provided by high volume ama design and a huge unfolded beam.

High speed racing: A 44-foot carbon rig, laminate sails offered on the Corsair SPORT model, combined with the impressive low-rocker hull design deliver class leading performance.


If you're interested in knowing more about the Corsair 880 or the Corsair 880 Sport, we’d love to hear from you.

180 Marine is the leading dealer in the U.S. for Corsair trimarans.

Richard Allen, the Corsair Trimaran Expert

Why a Corsair Trimaran?

Q&A

Why is it so great to have the option of a folding trimaran?
A: It’s great because it’s foldable so therefore trailerable. When folded up it is easy and very convenient to berth. Basically, it’s great because of it’s convenience and cost efficiency due to its incredible versatility.

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Can I sleep with my family/friends aboard a Corsair trimaran?
A: Absolutely. Not only can you sleep aboard one of our boats but you can pull it right up to any beach or just off the beach giving you access to the best of both worlds, on the water and convenient access to the land.

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Is the Corsair trimaran high enough performance to race?
A: Corsair models are renown for their high performance capabilities and in all sorts of conditions! In fact, even on a gentle puff of wind they move quite quickly. As well as being high performing and super competitive, they also provide you and your crew with the necessary room, comfort, handling and structural reliability.

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Where can I keep my trimaran?
A: On a mooring; beached at your favorite secret spot or anchored there as well; folded in a berth or on a trailer at home! Due to its versatility, it’s really up to you!

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Is there a warranty on my newly purchased Corsair?
A: Yes – All new Corsairs come with a 5 year structural warranty.

What about the re-sale value?
A: Corsair Marine trimarans have an excellent reputation and are in high demand throughout the world in particular the USA and Europe but increasingly in Asia and the South Pacific. Used Corsairs have sometimes sold for a higher value than their original price making them an excellent investment for their owners.

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I know trimarans are safe but what do they offer me over a mono hull or a catamaran?
A: Corsair designs have an excellent safety record due to their stability, unsinkability and conservative rigging. A Corsair trimaran unlike a monohull or a catamaran offers you versatility with its uniquely patented folding design, accessibility to places boats with fixed keels and fixed dagger boards/rudders could not access (resulting in true solitude and escape), beachability for those who enjoy stepping directly onshore and best of all, affordability. Everything you could possibly want in a ‘form follows function’ design.

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Corsair Marine has a global network of dealers ready to assist you and answer questions you may have from the beginning of your purchase through to the delivery and even launch of your new Corsair trimaran. Our experienced dealers own Corsairs and are constantly in the process of buying one or even several. They have raced or cruised them, organized sailing clinics and regattas with them. Everything you need to know about buying and owning a Corsair, your dealer is there to help you.

180 Marine is your source for both new and used Corsair trimarans.

Corsair 880 Tips - Docking

Here’s a good write up from our friend Christopher Wentland a long-standing Corsair trimaran dealer with vast experience across all models. Christopher is based in Germany.

Basic preparations for docking a trimaran in the harbor:

Number 1: The boat is very light, so you should think in advance even more than usual. Know where the wind is coming from and know where the current is going.  A performance trimaran will be taken by the wind more easily.

Have your daggerboard down.  The boat pivots on the daggerboard so you need it to turn correctly, and especially if there is some wind the daggerboard is crucial. With anything like a strong wind the boat simply won’t turn, it will just drift, so the daggerboard must be down.

You’re planning in advance, so don’t dock bow-in even into the wind. When the wind is coming from the dock, you’ll ideally plan on docking stern-in. The boat follows the power of the engine every time in a lightweight trimaran. So keep the power at the leading end of the boat (stern-in in this situation). It’s also far easier to dock stern-in for beginners, especially as they can see the engine. If you’re tying up side-to, do the same thing: move along-side the space and shimmy (or drift) onto the dock using the engine to keep you in place, and the engine+rudder to control the lateral movement toward the dock.

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The wind is blowing you off the dock

And if the wind is from behind or blowing you onto the dock?

Exactly the opposite. The engine needs to act like an anchor – it needs to be to the wind. So the bow goes into the dock, and you use the engine to control your speed and angle. Move-in slowly and just be aware of your bowsprit.

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The wind is blowing you onto the dock


2.  What are the big differences between docking the different Corsair models?

The big differences between docking the various models are between the aft-cockpit models, and the aft-cabin versions. In the aft-cockpit versions ranging from the Pulse 600, to 760’s, and older-versions like the 28, there is no outboard linkage between outboard and rudder. So YOU must be that link – literally you have the outboard in one hand and the rudder in the other.  You need to move them simultaneously. This means docking stern-in is even more important. And you’ll need to be standing to dock.

The new Corsair 880 has a generational improvement on the outboard linkage (see image). That will make docking the new 880 easier as the helm will feel in control. You have a more elevated position and a bigger place to put a big fender at the stern (perhaps tied on the dock). So although the stern of the boat looks taller and flatter in a completely modern trimaran like the 880, the docking situations we’re talking about are where it comes in really handy.

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Handling the new 880 will be made easier with an updated engine-tiller link

Now you’re approaching the dock so I’m thinking about some of the pitfalls! It’s also important to know that the stainless steel eyes used for tying the bow nets and wing nets are NOT used for docking lines – especially on the smaller models. You might use them for extra fenders – that can be useful because fenders on trimarans can ride up the dock and pop out. So it is useful for some extra fenders (anyway, be aware of that when attaching fenders). But don’t use the stainless eyes for docking lines – they’re meant to tension the nets where the forces are applied from a completely different angle, and I regularly see them damaged from misuse as a dockline fixing point. It is especially true on the smaller models where the eyes are obviously smaller as well.


3.  What about mooring?

The key difference between mooring a Corsair trimaran and something like a Seawind catamaran is in the use of the bridle.  A really heavy trimaran might not do this, but a Corsair is light enough to make forward motion just due to the windage of the boat itself! It will literally move forward over the bridle, anchor, mooring line, or whatever you’re tied to – sometimes resulting in loosening the anchor and starting to drift. So make sure the bridle is asymmetrical so that the boat wants to sit on a “tack” – this prevents the forward progression.  Also, take the daggerboard up. The daggerboard provides lift, so enables the boat to sail itself forward more efficiently. If you don’t know the waters, the sea bottom, and conditions, then do the opposite – Almost! Put about 20-25cm of daggerboard down because if the boat does drift and run aground it's better for the daggerboard to run aground and catch on the bottom than for the boat hull to run aground. Allow the daggerboard to take the punishment because replacing that is a lot cheaper and easier.


4  And Mooring alone?

Well in advance of approaching a mooring field, I take my own (the boats) bow mooring line and attach it through the clew at the bow. I run it outside the shrouds back to the cockpit. Then I maneuver the boat stern-toward the mooring and pick up the mooring line. I then feed the bowline through the eye of the mooring line, keeping the line in hand, and put the engine in neutral. Then I walk the line forward and attach the line to one of the floats – in effect making a bridle. This is a maneuver that, once you’ve done it a few times, really takes the stress out of mooring. With a second person, obviously they can do some of this running around. Even still I often do the initial stern-in maneuver because the routine is now perfected. It allows me to approach the mooring from the correct angle, with the engine and rudder in easy reach. And even better it allows me to slowly ease the boat into the mooring position I want – because the boat and engine did all of the work in advance.



If you're interested in knowing more about the Corsair 880 or the Corsair 880 Sport contact USA trimaran expert Richard Allen

Richard is a long-standing Corsair trimaran expert with vast experience across all models. 180 Marine will be receiving the first Corsair 880 (hull #3) into the U.S. August 2020.

Pricing on the Corsair 880 >>

Colligo Marine lashing tie off instructions

At 180 Marine we only use Dyneema. This is a great illustration from Colligo Marine on lashing the side stays.

Is Dyneema stronger than Kevlar?
You've probably heard about these fibers' strength-to-weight ratio before. Kevlar® states it is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal-weight basis and Dyneema® boasts an impressive 15 times stronger. ... Kevlar® has a tensile strength of 3620 MPa and Dyneema® has 3600 MPa of tensile strength.

This image shows a nicely finished off lashing using our CSS71 Line Terminator and CSS61 Chainplate Distributor using 5 mm or 3/16” Dyneema line.

You can see the critical hourglass shape that gets tighter as the shroud tension gets tighter. It is very secure but is also allows for easy unlashing. Without the hourglass shape you would need to place the knot at the bottom of the lashing which makes it very painful to lash and unlash.

There is a series of individual half hitches that form the attractive spiral configuration of the lashing. This also creates redundant security ensuring that your lashing will not shake out.

Tensioning
Prior to lashing off please tension the shroud or stay to the desired tension. Tensioning can be achieved in several ways:

1. The best method is to take your boat sailing and adjust the leeward shroud, letting the wind blow the rig to leeward and do the work for you. Tack back and forth in low to moderate winds and keep adjusting the leeward shrouds. Always keep the mast straight and in column. In the end, you want your leeward shrouds to just come loose at your wind reef point, usually about 15-20 knots of wind speed.

2. You can also bring a halyard down and tie it off to your lashing line and use a winch for tensioning. This method will probably mean that you would need to help the lashing line thru all the holes in the line terminators and distributors while at the same time adding tension with the winch. When you are tensioned up and ready, use the following directions to tie off your lashing very securely

Lashing Off
Please note the lashing is started at approximately 1/3 or less of the total lashing distance up from the bottom. This is critical as the knot will not slide down the lashing system due to the hourglass configuration. There are side forces tending to hold the knot up. If this is too high the knot will slide down and your shroud or stay will loosen.

For more great information go to Colligomarine.com

Corsair 760 SPORT Training on San Francisco Bay

“LOOK MA NO HANDS!”

Sailing in San Francisco Bay in mid-January was great! Winds were mild in the South Bay so we were able to fly the spinnaker and turn the autopilot on.

Our training days are extremely comprehensive. We strongly believe that the best way to learn how to sail is by actually sailing! The training we offer is designed to provide the essential foundations of sailing skills on a Corsair trimaran. Learn either how to sail a Corsair trimaran much better, or sample what a Corsair trimaran is like to sail.

We’ve been sailing and racing Corsair trimarans for over 20 years, and happy to share our experience.

Sailing in San Francisco South Bay / Mid January

Sailing in San Francisco South Bay / Mid January

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Customer Experience

"Richard and Leslie are the power couple of their industry. My wife and I flew to Denver from Southern California, where we choose to have our boat delivered and so thankful we did. The lake provided perfect conditions to see the performance of the Corsair 760. Richard and Leslie were extremely understanding, accommodating to our needs, worked at our pace, and guided us through each step of the process. When we left Denver, we felt as if we were leaving friends we’ve known and sailed with forever. We look forward to new adventures with this dynamic duo.”

“This was my first boat purchase and I had done my research and then still had many questions. Richard is extremely knowledgeable about all the Corsair models. I decided to purchase a Corsair 760 for the family. Working through many of the details like financing, boat performance, and training was easy and smooth with Richard. He is a good communicator.”
— Hoku M


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“It means so much to us to hear back from our customers, many of whom have become good friends and partners. We look forward to supporting each and every one of you on your adventures in sailing and living the best life possible!”
— Richard and Leslie, 180 Marine

The folding system on a Corsair trimaran takes only minutes

The folding system on a Corsair trimaran is easy.
With just 4 bolts to remove, it is easily managed by one person and is normally done while afloat. Simply raise (to fold) or press down (to unfold) the inboard end of one cross beam - meaning it can be done from the safety of the cockpit. Only a little force is needed due to the folding system’s carefully balanced geometry and the movement of the float being mostly horizontal.

The solid aluminum folding struts have absolute control over the motion and prevent flexing or racking. A stainless steel bolt on the inboard end of each beam secures the floats for sailing. Crucially, wingnets remain attached during the folding process - their frictionless fixing tension themselves appropriately. Folding can be done even while motoring.

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Folds in minutes, just 4 bolts to remove.
Solid lower struts provide unparallelled safety and stiffness.

Corsair trimaran expert from 180 Marine Richard Allen training in San Francisco Bay

Corsair trimaran expert from 180 Marine Richard Allen training in San Francisco Bay


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Corsair 970 "KA ORA" on a demo sail on Canyon Lake, Texas

It was a beautiful weekend on Canyon Lake and it was very hot!

Fortunately, the wind picked up every afternoon for us. 
Canyon Lake, Texas, is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country. Its location is on the Guadalupe River.

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Owner JT Cody, of "KA ORA" was extremely gracious to host us this weekend and another couple who flew in from California to experience his Corsair 970. If you're wondering what's the meaning behind the boat name "KA ORA" here is an explanation...the name "KA ORA", is derived from the Maori language, which means “I Live.”  Live, to dream, to take chances, and
be proud of who you are. 

Saling with 6 onboard was comfortable for all. The more functional cockpit is extended and an aft deck mainsheet track facilitates free movement within the cockpit. The raised, side seating increases both comfort and visibility (a great design feature is taken from the highly successful C37).

For sailing performance, the high volume floats have been designed with additional buoyancy giving the Cruze 970 greater stability and comfort for all her passengers.

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Corsair’s trusted folding system, proven in over 2,000 Corsairs ensures that road trailering remains easy. The retractable dagger board and rudder enable the boat to be floated in just inches of water or pushed up onto the beach when enjoying cruising adventures with family and friends.

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The Cruze 970 comes standard with a large number of “options” including a roller furling jib and mainsail, a two-burner propane stove, a 39-gallon fresh water tank, a washbasin with pull-out shower attachment, a floor drain with sump pump, and a marine head with a 13-gallon holding tank. Several other options can be specified when ordering a Cruze 970 such as refrigeration, autopilot etc.

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Learn more about the Corsair 970 >>

180 Marine is a distributor...serving performance-minded sailors, as a Corsair Trimaran dealership. We're most active in the Western United States, Mexico, and Canada. 180 Marine strives to make sailboat ownership more exciting and enjoyable, as we expand our vital community of sailors who love adventure and sailboat racing.

Contact Richard Allen at 180 Marine for further information on the Corsair 970 >>

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Join us at Canyon Lake, Texas, July 13th-14th, 2019

At Canyon Lake, you'll have an opportunity to demo the Corsair 970 and meet with Corsair trimaran expert Richard Allen.

Canyon Lake, Texas is centrally located between Austin and San Antonio and just minutes from New Braunfels, Gruene, Bulverde, and Spring Branch. Where? On the rim of the beautiful Texas Hill Country! Canyon Lake has a shoreline of 80 miles that translates to miles and miles of remarkable sailing water on the Guadalupe River.

This is a great opportunity to sail the new Corsair 970 and connect with Richard Allen, a Corsair trimaran expert. Richard has been racing the Corsair trimarans for 20+ years, in San Francisco Bay and San Diego regattas to high mountain racing in the Aspen and Dillon Open, all with very challenging wind conditions.

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View Corsair 970 pricing >>

180 Marine is a distributor...serving performance-minded sailors, as a Corsair Trimaran and Seawind Catamaran dealership. We're most active in the Western United States, Mexico, and Canada. 180 Marine strives to make sailboat ownership more exciting and enjoyable, as we expand our vital community of sailors who love adventure and sailboat racing.

Contact Richard Allen 303.669.6210 / richard@180marine.com

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Corsair 760 Demos

Join us in Colorado... and experience a great way to decide to buy a Corsair 760!

What happens when you give yourself enough mental breathing room and the opportunity to take a journey?

It’s a reconnection to your roots, a rediscovery of your moral compass, Sometimes there’s nothing like a road trip to remind you of who you really are.

Carter Lake, Colorado

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So...book a flight, or hop in your car and meet 180 Marine. Experience Carter Lake or Dillon Reservoir on a new Corsair 760. We have the 760 available for demos in June and July. Sign up for just one day or two. Charters with training are by appointment. Contact us >>

Dillon Reservoir, Colorado
Dillon Open Regatta August 2-4, 2019

Bonus
If you come out for training, there are regular racing events going on as a “backdrop” behind our sailing with lot’s of boats nearby to compare speed and pointing angle. We can join in, or we can focus on training not racing. It's up to you.

This 24' trailerable trimaran brings trailer sailing to the next level. Originating from the popular 24 and 750 range, this new model has received a radical redesign you'll love.

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Corsair 760 on the move!

Corsair 760 on the move!

The Corsair 760 feels and sails like a boat twice its size, but it's affordably priced to own and maintain.  Corsair 760 trimaran pricing >>

Did you know that the Corsair 760 trimaran won Multihull Of The Year 2018? >>

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Richard Allen, Corsair Trimaran Expert, will be at Carter Lake, Colorado to help you evaluate if a Corsair trimaran is right for you. You'll find that at 180 Marine we're friendly, seasoned, and willing to work hard to find the trimaran that is best for you.

Demos and training are by appointment. Contact us >>

180 Marine is the fastest growing Corsair trimaran Dealer in the United States, owned and operated by Richard Allen and Leslie Gabriel, long-time Corsair trimaran racers, day sailors and adventure cruisers.

Other Corsair 760 training events from 180 Marine

2019 - San Diego, California >>
2019 - Corsair 760 - Training Days on Lake Granby, Colorado >>

Corsair 760 Training

Training days on the Corsair 760 on Lake Granby, Colorado was a big success!

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The weather and winds were perfect to demonstrate all of the modern features on and off the water with the Corsair 760. We showed how easy it is to fold and quickly tow in and out of the water. Lots of hands-on training with this couple from Arkansas.

The Corsair 760 is incredibly easy to sail, even single-handed. All sail controls lead to the cockpit. The Corsair 760 sails with almost zero heeling. 

You can see that the Corsair 760 has incredibly strong beams. The beams are the same style as the Pulse 600 and better for deflecting water.

Easy to raise the mainsail.

The pop-top hatch lifts up for full standing headroom...and it's multidirectional...so it can also slide forward, or be semi-raised.

This new trailerable trimaran is destined to bring trailer sailing to the next level. A good day had by all!

Next Corsair 760 trimaran demos and training at Lake Granby, Colorado will be July 21, 22, 2018.

For more information on any of the Corsair trimaran models contact Richard Allen with 180 Marine. 

180 Marine is the fastest growing Corsair trimaran and Seawind catamaran Dealer in the United States, owned and operated by Richard Allen and Leslie Gabriel, long-time Corsair trimaran racers, day sailors and adventure cruisers.

Direct any questions you may have about Corsair Trimarans to Richard Allen.

 richard@180marine.com

Your Midwest  / Colorado / Great Lakes / Southern California  / Texas / Great Lakes / Canada / Mexico Expert Trimaran Dealer

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Benefits of a Corsair Trimaran

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You’re ready to buy a Corsair trimaran right now!  You know which model you want but would like to speak with an experienced Corsair Dealer first to understand the purchasing logistics and after-sales.  What should you do first and how do I find a dealer nearest me?
A: Easy!  Corsair Marine has a global network of dealers ready to assist you and answer questions you may have from the beginning of your purchase through to the delivery and even launch of your new Corsair trimaran.  Our experienced dealers own Corsairs and are constantly in the process of buying one or even several.  They have raced or cruised them, organized sailing clinics and regattas with them.  Everything you need to know about buying and owning a Corsair, your dealer is there to help you. Contacting them is a great place to start.  Find a dealer nearest you.

Why is it so great to have the option of a folding trimaran?
A: It’s great because it’s foldable so therefore trailerable.  When folded up it is easy and very convenient to berth.  Basically, it’s great because of its convenience and cost efficiency due to its incredible versatility.

Can I sleep with my family/friends aboard a Corsair trimaran?
A: Absolutely. Not only can you sleep aboard one of our boats but you can pull it right up to any beach or just off the beach giving you access to the best of both worlds, on the water and convenient access to the land.

Is my trimaran high enough performance to race?
A: Corsair models are renowned for their high-performance capabilities and in all sorts of conditions! In fact, even on a gentle puff of wind, they move quite quickly. As well as being high performing and super competitive, they also provide you and your crew with the necessary room, comfort, handling, and structural reliability.

Where can I keep my trimaran?
A: On a mooring; beached at your favorite secret spot or anchored there as well; folded in a berth or on a trailer at home! Due to its versatility, it’s really up to you!

Is there a warranty on my newly purchased Corsair?
A: Yes – All new Corsairs come with a 5-year structural warranty.

Can I customize my boat?
A: Yes – you can select from a wide range of options, fabrics, wrappings, and signage.

How do I service my trimaran?
A: Contact your dealer network and they will be the best contacts for support.

How long does it take from order to delivery?
A: On average a minimum of 6 to 16 weeks depending on the model.

What about the resale value?
A: Corsair Marine trimarans have an excellent reputation and are in high demand throughout the world, in particular, the USA and Europe but increasingly in Asia and the South Pacific. Used Corsairs have sometimes sold for a higher value than their original price making them an excellent investment for their owners.

How do I promote hosting a Corsair regatta at my yacht club?
A: Contact your nearest dealer for Corsair Community information.

What is the Corsair global Owners Community?
A: We have a number of Corsair owners around the world that organize or host regattas and sailing ‘Safaris’. Corsair also regularly sponsors events in conjunction with host Yacht Clubs. Learn more on Corsair Marine’s Facebook Page.

I know trimarans are safe but what do they offer me over a monohull or a catamaran?
A: Corsair designs have an excellent safety record due to their stability, unsinkability and conservative rigging. A Corsair trimaran unlike a monohull or a catamaran offers you versatility with its uniquely patented folding design, accessibility to places boats with fixed keels and fixed daggerboards/rudders could not access (resulting in true solitude and escape), beachability for those who enjoy stepping directly onshore and best of all, affordability. Everything you could possibly want in a ‘form follows function’ design.


If you're interested in knowing more about a specific Corsair model contact US trimaran expert Richard Allen. richard@180marine.com

Richard is a long-standing Corsair trimaran expert with vast experience across all models.

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Corsair 970 - Training

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Three days of intense training on a Corsair 970.

The Trimaran Sailing Clinic from 180 Marine is designed to provide the essential foundation of sailing skills on a Corsair trimaran. Learn how to sail a Corsair better, or sample what Corsair trimarans are like to sail if you've always wondered.

This private clinic was held in December 2018 in Southern California on a Corsair 970.
Small group clinics are offered as well.

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We sailed out of Oceanside, California (just north of San Diego).
Other training clinics will be held throughout the year in Dana Point or San Diego. And we have a clinic planned in September in New Jersey sailing a new Corsair 760R. For more information contact Leslie Gabriel - leslie@180marine.com

We offer clinics as half-day, single-day or two-day sailing clinics, these experiences get the new trimaran owner started out right while building upon previous sailing experience. Using the very latest Corsair trimarans as our teaching platform, we begin with trimaran design and boat dynamics, mast raising and lowering and how to launch either by crane or ramp. As you become more confident with your sailing skills, it’s possible to sail to Catalina Island, 61 miles (53.26 nautical miles) out from Oceanside on the Corsair 970. We wouldn't recommend sailing the Pulse 600 out to Catalina Island unless you really like it athletic!

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We also offer training at the location of your choice on your new Corsair trimaran.

Our instruction is extremely comprehensive. We believe strongly that the best way to learn to sail is by actually sailing!  And with a maximum of four sailors per boat, all sailors are certain to receive plenty of personal attention. Participants gain extensive hands-on experience, building the sailing skills and knowledge specific to sailing a trimaran.

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We’ve been sailing Corsairs and other trimarans for over 20 years, and happy to share our experience.

Email Leslie Gabriel for all details or to reserve your slot.
leslie@180marine.com

Corsair 760 Demo Weekend

Another successful demo weekend on the Corsair 760!

Did you know...Multihull World Magazine named the Corsair 760 Boat of the Year for boats under 40 feet?

There's no substitute for getting out on the water to really experience this beautiful boat and everything it has to offer!

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Out on Lake Granby, Colorado. We had good wind, and a little rain, then lots of sunshine, and that's why we love Colorado!

When you see a Corsair 760 trimaran first hand, you'll quickly see the high-quality construction Corsair's offer. 

After spending a couple hours with the Corsair 760 trimaran you will start to appreciate all it has to offer! So, why not take a road trip out to Colorado and come see the Corsair 760 first hand.

If you're interested in knowing more about any of the Corsair models contact Richard Allen.

We will have this Corsair 760 trimaran in the Dillon Open, Dillon, Colorado on August 3-5, 2018.