Prout 50 Wins the Rally

The Caribbean 1500 Rally is the largest and longest-running offshore cruising event in The Americas. The Prout 50SW  "RNR" was one of several catamarans, including a Catana 50 and a Conser 47 in the rally class to participate in the Bahamas leg to Marsh Harbour on 1 November 2010.

The rally was rerouted to Charleston, SC at the last minute due to bad weather. The forecast for the region predicted strong northerlies of about 20-25 knots and rough seas. 

The fleet started in Hampton, VA on a cold Monday morning at 9am and rounded three capes during this approximately 385 mile race, Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout and Cape Fear.  Conditions were actually a lot more brisk than predicted and the fleet encountered 40 knot gusts and up to 10ft seas.

"RNR" easily logged 200 miles on the first day with a top speed of 20 knots, surfing down a wave with reefed down sails. The crew aboard was comfortable, safe and dry despite the rough conditions, a true testament to her pedigree as a fast and safe blue water cruiser. They managed to cook some gourmet meals and they even caught a fish while underway.

The front runners made it into Charleston early Wednesday morning with "RNR" the second multihull to cross the line. "RNR" won the race on corrected time with a total time of 45hours and 58 minutes, an average of 8.4 knots.

The owner of "RNR" Reg Noble, accepted the trophy at the Charleston Yacht Club on Saturday night at the prize giving event.

This from another Satisfied Prout International Customer who just purchased a Prout 50 foot sailing catamaran:


"My Prout is scheduled to be received on March 4, 2011.  Prior to signing the final papers, I went to China and brought with me one of the best, most detailed, surveyors I knew.  His report on the boat was excellent.

I spent a lot of time shopping for a new catamaran before the final purchase and found none that compared at anywhere near the price I paid for the Prout. The woodwork was head and shoulders above the competition and the flexibility of the Prout team was something I greatly appreciate.  They did not nickel and dime me for extra items on the boat.

The pictures I have shown of the boat to friends and family have received more than their share of enthusiastic compliments."