What is a Nacra 18 Square Catamaran?
What is a Nacra 18 Square, and why did sailors push these boats so hard under the old 18 square metre box rule?
In this episode of the “What Is a…?” series, Joe from Joyrider TV breaks down the Nacra 18 Square — a powerful, wide-beam performance catamaran built for speed and racing.
You’ll learn:
What defines a Nacra 18 Square
A brief history of the design and where it came from
Who this boat is really for
How it sails and why it thrives in strong wind
Where these boats are most commonly found today
How rare they are compared to other NACRA designs
Typical second-hand prices
The Nacra 18 Square is an 18-foot catamaran with a massive 3.35 m beam, daggerboards, and a very adjustable rig. Designed for experienced sailors, it delivers stability, power, and serious performance — but it’s not a beginner boat.
This video is part of a weekly series explaining different catamaran designs, helping sailors understand what each boat is, how it sails, and who it’s for.
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What is a Nacra 18 Square, and why did sailors push these boats so hard under the old 18 square metre box rule?
In this episode of the “What Is a…?” series, Joe from Joyrider TV breaks down the Nacra 18 Square — a powerful, wide-beam performance catamaran built for speed and racing.
You’ll learn:
What defines a Nacra 18 Square
A brief history of the design and where it came from
Who this boat is really for
How it sails and why it thrives in strong wind
Where these boats are most commonly found today
How rare they are compared to other NACRA designs
Typical second-hand prices
The Nacra 18 Square is an 18-foot catamaran with a massive 3.35 m beam, daggerboards, and a very adjustable rig. Designed for experienced sailors, it delivers stability, power, and serious performance — but it’s not a beginner boat.
This video is part of a weekly series explaining different catamaran designs, helping sailors understand what each boat is, how it sails, and who it’s for.
Support Joyrider TV
If you're enjoying the videos and want to help keep the channel cruising along at full speed, here are the best ways to support Joyrider TV:
⛵ Become a Channel Member
Early access, exclusive content & extra perks
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lH
...
⛵ Join the Patreon Crew
Get Classroom modules, behind-the-scenes updates & direct support
https://www.patreon.com/joseph_bennett
⛵ Grab a T-shirt or Hoodie
Official Joyrider TV merch
https://totaljoyrider.com
Gear I Use & Recommend
⛵ SunGod Sunglasses – tough, polarised & built for sailing
https://www.sungod.co/s/eR4VYYu3/
⛵ Telemetry Overlay – add pro GPS overlays to your sailing videos
Use code JOYRIDERTV for a sweet discount
https://bit.ly/telemetryoverlay
⛵ Instamic Waterproof Audio – crystal-clear sound even in strong wind
https://instamic.io/?aff=119
⛵ Xero Shoes – lightweight, flexible and perfect for beach cats
https://xeroshoes.com/go/joyridertv
⛵ Forward WIP – next-level impact and sailing protection
@forwardwip
About Joyrider TV
Joyrider TV is one of YouTube’s leading channels for catamaran sailing tutorials, maintenance guides, Q+As, race strategy, and real-world beach-cat sailing action.
Whether you’re on a Hobie, Nacra, A-Class, Prindle, Hurricane, Dart, Windrush, Tornado, Unicorn, F18, F16, Topcat, Hobie Getaway, Dragoon, or even a Minicat — you’ll find clear, practical videos here to help you sail faster, safer and with more confidence.
Thanks for being part of the Joyrider TV community.
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