Stay In Balance
Undecided? Try Before You Buy
Experience the Balance Difference — Before You Buy
Ever wondered what it really feels like to live and sail aboard a Balance Catamaran?
Now you can. The Stay in Balance: Try Before You Buy Program, powered by Outer Passage, offers a unique, immersive sailing experience designed to show you precisely what makes a Balance catamaran a cut above the rest.
Sail one of our current in-production models, live aboard in comfort, explore stunning destinations, and build real-world sailing skills — all before you make a purchase decision. Whether you’re just starting your cruising journey or looking to boost your confidence, this hands-on program blends adventure, training, and lifestyle in one unforgettable experience.
Why Join the Stay in Balance Program?
Test the performance through Hands-on, multi-day sailing experiences aboard a Balance catamaran
Enjoy spacious accommodations, cockpit dining, open layouts, and more aboard a fully equipped Balance
Learn from the pros through real-world instruction from Outer Passage’s expert sailing team
Live aboard in luxury while getting a true taste of the cruising lifestyle
Opportunities to explore key sailing concepts: docking, anchoring, systems, passagemaking, and more
Experience the signature design elements that set Balance apart — like the VersaHelm, optimized sheeting system, and efficient sail handling
Exclusive Program Incentives
$10,000 Credit toward the purchase of any new Balance model when you participate in the program
*Offer valid on all Outer Passage course offerings (minimum 5-day experience required)
Available Models
The Stay in Balance program is available on all Outer Passage vessels, including:
- Balance 526
- Balance 502
Coming Soon: Balance 464 and Balance 540
Testimonials
“The experience was unmatched. The grade of luxury and craftsmanship could be noticed in every corner, from electric shower heads to all the home appliances. We also enjoyed the instant warm water and seamless showering, even in parallel.
The sailing also was great, setting just the code zero brought us to 7 knots in 11kt of wind, with main sail 9-12 kt was easily reached. Both of us did rotating through all tasks from anchor hoisting to helm controls under sail and at anchoring sites, including dinghy rides.
Having hands on a vessel really helps to understand logic behind setups and appliances, how easy things can be.
In the end we did not want to leave. Also, I would like to mention Darren and Amanda offering their Outer Passage service. That is a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday, the catamaran, and life on board. Both did a great job, we always felt well accompanied. Their sailing skills are very professional highly sophisticated, we enjoyed to learn a lot from them. No matter how much sailing experience one brings, it always takes a learning to get into that particular vessel, from steering/rudder sensitivity to engine controls.”
Mathias W.
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