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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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Where the group of 13 F50 catamarans would usually launch off the line in a mass start, Saturday saw Group A compete with seven teams, followed by Group B with six teams.
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Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The big draw is the catamaran seating and the specialised cocktails but traditional Atollian food is also served here.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Drop the kids off at Ritz Kids club and embark on the resort’s luxury sailing catamaran, the Lady Grace.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Rather than convert a traditional motor yacht to electric propulsion, the team developed a unique catamaran centered on efficiency, autonomy, and simplicity.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The big draw is the catamaran seating and the specialised cocktails but traditional Atollian food is also served here.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Drop the kids off at Ritz Kids club and embark on the resort’s luxury sailing catamaran, the Lady Grace.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Rather than convert a traditional motor yacht to electric propulsion, the team developed a unique catamaran centered on efficiency, autonomy, and simplicity.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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