Two of the most popular catamarans: the Cougar MK III {left) 

 and the Tiger Cat {right) 



Canada. These three groups are working closely together and may soon 

 merge into one group to control multihull racing in North America. 

 The individual catamaran classes, of course, would each have their own 

 association and control regulations for their own particular class. 



There are several handicap rules being employed, but the one recom- 

 mended by the Eastern Multihull Sailing Association is used. This one, 

 with minor variations, has been derived from the One-of-a-Kind Regatta 

 rules and is as follows: 



Rating=LOA+1.3 V Sail Area 



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