(1) The open sea blows huge out there, white circles curling on the crest of waves like eyes that notice momentarily our piece of shore-a rocking catboat , mangroves, an egret hunkered on a post.

(2) The Nonsuch is no typical catboat below the waterline, and if you are familiar with the considerable weather helm common to most Cape Cod catboats , you will be pleasantly surprised.

(3) For these sailors, catboats offer one of the simplest of all sailing rigs to manage.