→ Launches, Announcements
Good morning from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town, where we’re celebrating a milestone. We’ve been dropping hints for weeks that we were closing in on triple digits,...
→ How we build
https://youtu.be/v3CqmsTt8Fo There’s a particular kind of chaos that only makes sense once you’ve seen it in person — dusty, loud, and constantly moving, but somehow perfectly choreographed. That’s what a...
Owners Stories & Adventure
In 2023 Gary and Katie, a Seattle couple and lifelong Pacific Northwest sailors, made their retirement dream real. They bought a Balance 482 and named her Apogee. They chose the...
→ Media Appearances, Owners Stories & Adventure
Sea People sat down with the two skippers running our Balance 502 Tiger Lily in the Outer Passage programme. Sea People’s latest newsletter led with a story we were delighted...
→ Boat Shows
Newport International Boat Show | September 17–20, 2026 | Newport Waterfront, RI STEP ABOARD THE BALANCE 502 Reserve your Appointment This fall, Balance Catamarans is making history of its own:...
→ How we build
At Balance, safety is not something we bolt on at the end. It is designed into the boat from the first line drawn, and it is built into every laminate,...
Raising a Sail on the Last 482 and Welcoming What’s Next
With the launch of Balance 482 Polpo, we mark the close of an important and defining chapter in the Balance Catamarans story. The Balance 482 was never intended to simply...
Design & Build Innovation
Inside the thinking behind our busiest and most ambitious year yet. 2025 marks the biggest year in Balance Catamarans’ history. With multiple new models hitting the water—including the 502, 580...
Instinct, Balance 526, Launches!
A Christmas Spirit Launch to Close Out 2025 in St. Francis Bay As dusk settled over St. Francis Bay at the end of December 2025, Instinct rolled out of the...
Design for Performance
Inside the Balance Catamarans Philosophy When owners arrive in Cape Town to witness the launch of their new Balance Catamaran, the same transformation tends to unfold. They arrive expecting a...
Hybrid Propulsion at Sea: What Balance Owners Can Expect from the New Integrel E-Drive
For those who have been following marine tech advancements over the years, hybrid propulsion is not a new concept. In fact, long before “electric assist,” “regenerative propulsion,” and “generator-free cruising”...
Balance Catamarans at Boot Düsseldorf 2026
Discover the Future of Performance Cruising We’re thrilled to announce that Balance Catamarans will be exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf 2026, Europe’s largest and most anticipated boating event. Join us as...
Aboard Matsu: A French Family’s Caribbean Voyage
Exploring the Windward Islands by Balance 482 For one French family aboard their Balance 482 catamaran Matsu, the Caribbean is more than a paradise of turquoise water and swaying palms...
State of Balance: Part II
The Year That Won’t Sit Still Join Phil Berman, founder of Balance Catamarans, in St. Francis, South Africa — where it all began — for a special October 2025 State...
Meet Balance 502 – “Tiger Lily” sets sail!
2026 Balance Rally in the British Virgin Islands with Outer Passage
You’re Invited! Yup, it’s that time. So get ready for an unforgettable weekend of sailing, community, and adventure in the BVI. Balance Catamarans is thrilled to host the 2026 Balance...
