Catamaran
A catamaran is a multihulled vessel with two parallel hulls of equal size. Catamarans have higher maximum speeds than monohull boats, as they are in less contact with the water. They can run in moderate as well as in extreme winds. In our activity center we have a Hobie Dragoon catamaran and a Hobie 15 catamaran. We normally use Hobie 15 catamaran for our sailing courses. It fits four people and it can also be rented out.
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Catamaran Adrenaline Trip in Vilanova i la Geltrú

Catamaran Adrenaline Trip in Vilanova i la Geltrú

Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona

The Hobie Cat-style catamaran heels over. One hull lifts off the water. And the Garbí, the Garraf's thermal wind, pushes you to a speed you did not see coming.

You do not need any sailing experience. The instructor handles all the manoeuvres while you feel the catamaran fly past the cliffs of the Garraf Natural Park.

  • Level 1 – Discovery: no prior experience needed
  • Guided trip: instructor on board at all times
  • Real speed on the Mediterranean with the Garbí wind

📍 Meeting point: RocRoi Sea Activities Centre, Platja de Ribes Roges, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain – View on map

The experience – Catamaran Adrenaline Trip on the Garraf Coast

You are not here to learn sailing. You are here to feel it. The Catamaran Adrenaline Trip is for anyone who arrives in Vilanova looking for speed, not theory. The instructor takes the controls, finds the optimal upwind angle and, when the Garbí — the south-westerly thermal breeze that blows from June to September at 8–15 knots — really kicks in, the Hobie Cat lifts off: one hull out of the water, the other skimming the Mediterranean, and you on board.

If conditions allow, we will sail on the trapeze. If you want to get involved, the instructor walks you through the basics of trimming and steering on the go — not as a lesson, but as part of the experience. We will cruise the Vilanova coastline with the white cliffs of the Garraf Natural Park to port, a stretch of coast that only looks like this from the water.

Vilanova i la Geltrú is 45 km from Barcelona and 35 km from El Prat Airport. Direct train from Sants in 55 minutes. Changing rooms and showers at the base when you finish.

What the experience feels like

Families: the look on their faces when the catamaran lifts a hull out of the water is priceless. A safe, guided speed experience that children will talk about for a long time.

Couples: two hours under full sail in front of the Garraf cliffs, with the instructor making it all look effortless and the Mediterranean as your backdrop.

Groups of friends: turns on board, real wind and the feeling of having properly sailed. The best beach plan 40 minutes from Barcelona.

What is included in your RocRoi experience?

  • Catamaran with a qualified instructor on board
  • Certified buoyancy aid for all crew members
  • Accident and civil liability insurance
  • Access to facilities: changing rooms, showers and lockers
  • Flexible cancellation policy: Up to 5 days before we give you a full refund; up to 48 hours before you can change the date or switch to an "ADVENTURE voucher".

What to bring – Catamaran Adrenaline Trip Vilanova Garraf Barcelona

For your comfort and safety, we recommend bringing:

  • Swimsuit
  • Rash guard or thermal top
  • Neoprene booties or shoes that can get wet
  • Sun cream
  • Cap or hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water

Practical details – Hobie Cat Catamaran, Ribes Roges, Vilanova i la Geltrú

Level 1 – Discovery: guided activity suitable for all audiences. The instructor is at the helm at all times. No prior sailing or nautical knowledge is required.

  • Minimum age with an adult: 8 years / unaccompanied: 18 years.
  • Total duration: 2 hours (actual sailing time: 2 hours 30 minutes).
  • Physical condition: no special requirements. Swimming ability is essential.
  • Limitations: not suitable for pregnant women.
  • Mindset: come ready for speed and with your arms prepared to hold on tight. The Garbí takes care of the rest.

FAQs

Do I need any sailing knowledge for this trip?

No. The instructor handles all the manoeuvres. You enjoy the speed and, if you want to get involved, they will walk you through the basics as you go. This is not a lesson — it is an experience.

How much adrenaline should I expect?

This activity is designed to make you feel the true force of the wind. We push for maximum speed within safe conditions, sailing on the trapeze when the Garbí allows it. Pure technical adrenaline on the water — perfect for anyone who wants to experience dinghy sailing at its most exhilarating.

What is the best time of day for the trip?

From 1 pm onwards, when the Garbinada comes in. This south-westerly thermal wind blows from June to September at a steady 8–15 knots — the window when the catamaran can truly plane across the Garraf's waters.

What is the difference between this trip and the Sailing Taster?

The Adrenaline trip is a guided experience: the instructor sails, you enjoy the speed. The Sailing Taster is an active lesson aboard the Ludic where the goal is for you to learn and take the tiller yourself. If you want to learn sailing from scratch, the Sailing Taster is your option.

What is the difference between this trip and the Catamaran Hire?

The Hire is for people with proven dinghy sailing experience who want to sail entirely on their own. The Adrenaline trip offers the same boat and the same thrill, but with the instructor on board handling the manoeuvres. No prior experience? This is your option.

from€45.50
Catamaran Hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú

Catamaran Hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú

Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona

No instructor. No charter. Your catamaran, the Garbí wind and two hours off the Costa del Garraf — if you can prove the level.

Rigged and ready on Platja de Ribes Roges, with the Garbí from the south-west at 8–15 knots and the Parc Natural del Garraf as your sailing ground.

  • Adventure level · prior accreditation compulsory
  • 2 h self-sail · Garbí wind 8–15 knots
  • Changing rooms, showers and lockers at the RocRoi base

📍 Meeting point: RocRoi Adventure Beach Center, Platja de Ribes Roges, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain – View on map

The experience — Catamaran Hire on the Costa del Garraf

Catamaran hire in Vilanova is not for everyone. There is no skippered charter, no instructor on board and no closed group.

If you have certified dinghy-sailing knowledge and pass the prior level test, the catamaran is yours for two hours. Rigged, ready, waiting.

The activity starts at the RocRoi centre in Vilanova i la Geltrú, on Platja de Ribes Roges. Staff verify the level test, hand over the buoyancy aid and review the weather forecast before every launch. If the wind exceeds 15 knots, the session is rescheduled — safety comes first.

The route covers the authorised sailing zone off the Costa del Garraf, with the Garbí wind arriving from the south-west from 1 pm. And here is the detail that changes the day: this thermal wind is constant between June and September, at 8–15 knots, perfect for reaching. To the west, the catamaran can approach Els Colls and Miralpeix, a protected natural area on the border with Sitges.

And in the end, two hours feel short. The catamaran touches down on the same beach, staff check the craft and changing rooms with showers await on return. What you take away is not the outing — it is the feeling of having sailed alone, with the Garbí working in your favour and the Garraf coast as your track.

What the experience feels like

Couples: two hours alone with the Garbí, sailing a coastline very few know from the water. A couples' experience designed for those who can read a sail.

Groups of friends: compete, explore, test yourselves. The Garbí is the same for everyone, but not everyone uses it equally well.

Premium · Exclusivity: self-sail off the Garraf cliffs, no instructor, no groups, no intermediaries. Just the sea and the craft.

What is included in the RocRoi experience?

  • Catamaran rigged and ready to sail
  • Certified buoyancy aids for all crew
  • Full access to facilities: changing rooms, showers and lockers
  • Civil liability insurance
  • Cancellation Policy: Up to 5 days before: full refund. Up to 48 hours before: date change or ADVENTURE voucher.
  • Not included: Instructor (self-sail hire). Accident insurance. Transport to the base.

What to bring

For your comfort and safety, we recommend bringing:

  • Swimsuit
  • Rash guard or thermal top
  • Closed-toe water shoes or footwear that can get wet
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap or hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water

Practical details

Adventure level: self-sail dinghy sailing for people with certified experience. If it is your first time with RocRoi, we carry out a prior level test (*) to ensure a safe launch.

(*) We will inform you of the procedure and the level-test fee once the booking is made, or you can call us on +34 938160351.

  • Minimum age unaccompanied: 18
  • Total duration: 2 hours
  • Fitness: moderate. Swimming ability is required.
  • Limitations: not suitable for pregnant women.
  • Technical requirement: certified dinghy-sailing knowledge. First time with RocRoi: prior level test compulsory.
  • Attitude: come ready to sail for real, with the wind as the only protagonist and the Mediterranean as the track.

Book your catamaran hire in Vilanova

FAQs

Is previous experience required to hire a catamaran?

Yes. This service is for people with certified dinghy-sailing knowledge. When sailing without an instructor you must be able to manoeuvre, trim the sails and know the right-of-way rules at sea.

What if I want to sail a catamaran but have no experience?

Then your product is the Catamaran Adrenaline Trip: same craft, with an instructor on board and no prior experience required. All the thrill of catamaran sailing on the Costa del Garraf, with no accreditation needed.

How many people can go on board?

Depending on the model available, the usual capacity is 2 to 3 people. Ideal for couples or small groups who want to sail together independently.

How is safety managed during the hire?

The RocRoi team monitors weather conditions at all times. Craft are hired out for light-to-moderate wind, never above 15 knots. Staff supervise every launch and the client signs a responsibility acceptance form.

What is the best time to catch the wind?

From 1 pm, when the Garbí — the Garbinada — arrives: a south-westerly thermal wind of 8 to 15 knots, constant and reliable between June and September. The ideal slot for reaching.

What does the level test involve?

The test demonstrates sufficient knowledge to: launch from the beach and return through the surf zone safely; know the right-of-way rules and permitted sailing zones; sail upwind, downwind and across the wind; perform stop-and-start manoeuvres; and know how to right the craft.

from€90.00
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Catamaran rental in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona