We called it “flying-sailing” in honor of our local fish that can easily fly and glide over our warm Caribbean waters. By removing the tiller in favor of intuitive foot pedal steering (press right to turn right, left to turn left), you face forward in a comfortable seat with a backrest, protected by the hull and with your hands free to control the single sheet, take pictures, enjoy a beverage - all at the same time! There is no hiking out or scampering back and forth across the deck. With no confusing tangle of ropes, tiller or mass of marine hardware requiring your constant attention, you are free to concentrate on the Caribbean scenery, your companion or nothing at all. Simplicity is bliss.

RIDE IN SAFETY

Shy of using plastic explosives or a hurricane, you're not going to capsize or sink this boat. That's comforting knowledge for novices who want to develop skills, and for experts who want to test theirs. Slender hulls slice through the water and reduce hobby-horsing in the chop. Note, too, that the boom height allows for safe, effortless jibes. If there's a safer sailboat, it's one that never leaves the beach.

WindRider 17 Specifications Length 17'4" / 5.3 m Beam 11'/ 3.4 m Weight (total) 320 lbs. / 145 kg Mast Height 24' / 7.3 m Total Sail Area 96 sq ft. / 9 m2 Addl. Sail Area w/ Optional Jib + 43 sq ft. / +4 m2 Draft 18" / 46 cm Capacity 800 lbs. / 363 kg Trimaran Raid: Presentation & Rates Trimaran Raid: Booking Form