WHO HIGH-PERFORMANCE MULTIHULLS ARE REALLY FOR
IC yachts are not conceived for passive use. They are built for owners who want to sail, understand, and actively operate their yacht.
Typical IC owners:
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come from monohulls, sport multihulls, or offshore sailing
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want faster passages and expanded operating ranges
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plan island hopping, ocean routes, or long-distance projects
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value weight control, structure, and hydrodynamic efficiency
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seek a technically honest yacht, not a floating apartment
IC36 speaks to minimalist, sport-focused sailors
AION targets owners seeking performance with real autonomy
KAIROS is for those who want to push both themselves and the platform to the limit
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
FOR OWNERS WHO SAIL
High-performance multihulls are suited for private owners who:
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actively sail their yachts
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value balance, feedback and control
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prioritise efficiency over maximum interior volume
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appreciate simplicity, reliability and clarity of design
For these owners, performance is not about extremes or records.
It is about confidence, predictability and enjoyment over distance.
The yacht is not a destination — it is the experience.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
FOR EXPERIENCED SAILORS
High-performance multihulls appeal to sailors who:
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understand the relationship between weight, balance and control
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prefer a responsive vessel over a passive one
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value seamanship supported by good design
These yachts reward attention and skill, but never demand constant force or correction.
Performance should assist the sailor — not fight them.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
FOR PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS AND PREMIUM CHARTER
High-performance multihulls are also well suited for professional operation and premium charter, where the sailing experience itself is a key part of the offering.
They are ideal for charter companies that:
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focus on quality of sailing rather than accommodation density
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operate with experienced skippers and crew
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value efficiency, reliability and manageable loads
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seek vessels that perform consistently across a wide range of conditions
In this context, performance contributes directly to:
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safety
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operating efficiency
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reduced fatigue for crew and guests
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a more engaging experience on the water
Performance is not a limitation for charter — when used correctly, it is an advantage.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
COMFORT IS NOT MEASURED IN VOLUME
In high-performance multihulls, comfort is achieved through:
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predictable motion
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reduced fatigue
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balanced behaviour
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controllable loads
Interior volume alone does not create comfort offshore.
Stability, efficiency and control do.
Comfort and performance are not opposing values — but comfort must never compromise the fundamentals of sailing.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
NOT DESIGNED AS FLOATING APARTMENTS
High-performance multihulls are not intended for:
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accommodation-driven design concepts
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excessive systems and unnecessary complexity
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vessels where sailing capability is secondary to volume
When interior space becomes the primary objective, efficiency, performance and long-term reliability inevitably suffer.
Independent Catamaran does not design yachts where sailing is an afterthought.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
EXPERIENCE OVER SPECIFICATION
The defining quality of high-performance multihulls is not found on a specification sheet.
It is found in:
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how the vessel behaves in changing conditions
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how consistently it performs over time
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how intuitively it responds to helm and sail input
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how confidently it can be operated
These qualities matter equally to private owners and professional operators.
FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND
THE INDEPENDENT CATAMARAN PHILOSOPHY
Independent Catamaran designs sailing multihulls for those who understand that restraint is a strength.
For owners and operators who value:
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clarity over excess
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efficiency over complexity
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performance that can be used — not merely claimed.
High-performance multihulls are not for everyone.
They are for those who expect their yachts to sail — properly.
