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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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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the duo unveiled a 130-foot trimaran concept with double the interior space of a catamaran.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The catamaran set sail that day from the Miami Yacht Club to Flagler Monument Island, prosecutors said in the filing.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
For an additional charge, catamaran rentals, scuba diving, and visits to deserted islands can be arranged.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the duo unveiled a 130-foot trimaran concept with double the interior space of a catamaran.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The catamaran set sail that day from the Miami Yacht Club to Flagler Monument Island, prosecutors said in the filing.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
For an additional charge, catamaran rentals, scuba diving, and visits to deserted islands can be arranged.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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