Inclusion Catamaran

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Inclusion Catamaran

Development
Designer	Frederico Cerveira
Brand	Inclusive Sailing
Boat
Crew	Max 10
Displacement	1,100 kg (2,400 lb) (lightweight)
Hull
Type	catamaran
LOA	7.5 m (25 ft)
LOH	6.5 m (21 ft)
Beam	4.5 m (15 ft)
Rig
Rig type	Bermuda rig
Mast length	8.6 m (28 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area	18 m2 (190 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area	6 m2 (65 sq ft)
Gennaker area	20 m2 (220 sq ft)
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The Inclusion Catamaran is a modern wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran that was designed by naval engineer Frederico Cerveira, founder of Inclusive Sailing.^[1][2]

The catamaran was developed using principles of universal design.^[3] Universal design intends to develop products that can be accessible by everyone, regardless of factors such as age, disabilities and physical limitations.

The Inclusion Catamaran has a length overall of 7,5 m, a 4,5 m beam and 0,8 m draft.

Regarding the rig, the boat has a Bermuda rig. The mainsail has an area of 18 m², the jib 6 m² and the gennaker 20 m².^[4]

Its stable deck has a maximum crew capacity of 10 people, including 4 wheelchair users, and in each hull there is space for storage and beds.^[4][5]

The boat has specially designed doors that enable wheelchairs users to onboard without the need for cranes. It is also equipped with adaptive systems for the rudders and sails.^[5]