Blog - Sailing news, tips, and adventures

Explore the latest updates on Excess Catamarans, destination guides, sailing tips, and stories from the cruising community.

Showing 9 articles

May 7, 2026

What to Ask During an Excess Sea Trial: A Checklist for First-Time Buyers

A practical sea trial checklist for first-time buyers evaluating an Excess catamaran, including handling questions, systems checks, and post-trial scoring criteria.

April 16, 2026

New vs Pre-Owned Catamaran: A Practical Guide for 2026 Buyers

A practical framework for first-time buyers deciding between new and pre-owned catamarans in 2026, including risk, timeline, financing, and ownership readiness.

April 2, 2026

Catamaran vs Monohull for West Coast Cruising: What Buyers Should Know

A practical decision guide for first-time California buyers comparing catamarans and monohulls for comfort, handling, docking, and coastal cruising plans.

March 18, 2026

Channel Islands Weather Windows for New Catamaran Owners: Planning Without Guesswork

A practical weather-window planning guide for new catamaran owners cruising to the Channel Islands, with forecast workflow, go/no-go criteria, and safety-first route timing.

March 4, 2026

Excess Catamaran Ownership Cost in California: 2026 Breakdown

A realistic 2026 ownership cost breakdown for Excess 11, 13, and 14 catamarans in California, including fixed costs, operating costs, and planning ranges for first-time buyers.

February 25, 2026

Catalina to Channel Islands: 3 First Itineraries for New Catamaran Owners

Three practical first itineraries for new catamaran owners sailing Southern California, from Catalina weekends to longer Channel Islands progression routes.

February 18, 2026

Excess 11 vs 13 vs 14: Which Model Fits Your Cruising Plans Best?

Compare the Excess 11, 13, and 14 by use case, crew size, handling style, and ownership goals so first-time catamaran buyers can choose the right model with confidence.

January 4, 2026

Catalina Island by Catamaran: Why Excess Is Ideal for California Cruising

Catalina Island offers some of California's best cruising grounds, just 26 miles from the mainland. Here's why an Excess catamaran might be your ideal vessel for exploring this iconic destination.

January 1, 2026

Welcome to the Sail Pacific Blog for Excess Catamaran Buyers

Discover the latest news from Sail Pacific, Excess Catamarans updates, sailing tips, and stories from the cruising community.

Ready to experience Excess?

Schedule a Viewing

Visit our California showroom

Sail Pacific
241 Watchorn Walk, Berth 34 San Pedro, CA 90731
+1 310-619-6405

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm