Catamaran Challenge Test your knowledge about catamarans with this exciting quiz! From their history to their design, how much do you know about these unique watercrafts? michelle published 12 days ago0 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 What is a catamaran? A boat with two parallel hulls A type of airplane A fishing net A type of car 2/11 Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing catamarans? Roman Empire Polynesians Vikings Aztecs 3/11 What advantage do catamarans have over traditional monohull boats? Greater stability Faster speed Lower cost More cargo capacity 4/11 Which famous solo sailor set the record for the fastest circumnavigation in a catamaran? Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Francis Joyon Amelia Earhart 5/11 What material are most modern catamarans made from? Wood Steel Fiberglass Aluminum 6/11 In what sport are catamarans commonly used for racing? Soccer Sailing Basketball Golf 7/11 What is the name of the design feature that helps prevent catamarans from capsizing? Trampoline netting Webbed feet Anchor chain Life jacket 8/11 Which ocean is known for hosting the challenging Volvo Ocean Race featuring catamarans? Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean 9/11 What is the maximum speed ever recorded for a catamaran? 50 knots 25 knots 40 knots 30 knots 10/11 What is the purpose of the daggerboards on a catamaran? To steer the boat To provide lateral resistance To store supplies To anchor the boat 11/11 Which famous billionaire is known for owning a luxury catamaran named Hemisphere? Bill Gates Elon Musk Larry Ellison Jeff Bezos
