Key Message: Sailing a performance catamaran upwind efficiently requires managing the interplay between boat speed and sail trim. As acceleration […]
Sailing Upwind in a Performance Catamaran: Mastering Apparent Wind Read More »
Topic: We replaced our Catamaran 42’s original aluminum front beam with a custom carbon fiber beam and longeron. This wasn’t
Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Beam: A Catamaran Structural Upgrade Read More »
Key Message Paragraph: We’ve given a retired America’s Cup headsail a second life by completely re-engineering it into a powerful
Recycling an America’s Cup Sail into a Code 0 for Our Catamaran Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: This sea trial proved that true performance isn’t just about strength or weight savings,
Real-World Test: How Our New Carbon Front Beam Handled a Choppy Sea Read More »
The first sea trials on Paikea after our recent and extensive modifications. We had already taken Paikea out under motor
Sea Trials with our Custom Head Car Gaff Lock Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Sailing Techniques, SailsKey Topic: This article breaks down the practical high-performance logic behind a professional race boat’s deck layout, specifically the use of
The Logic of Left & Right Winches & A Pro’s Guide to Mast Climbing Safety Read More »
An excellent instructional video for anyone wanting to learn about downwind sail trim. Shayne has a gift for making a
How to trim sails downwind on a catamaran Read More »
Paikea RefitThe decision to move to 24 volts wasn’t made lightly. For a boat of our size and with our performance
Why We Chose a 24-Volt System for Our Catamaran Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea RefitAuthor: Anna & Shayne Topic: This post covers a simple but critical safety practice for any sailboat: clearly marking winch direction
Mark Your Winches: An Essential Safety Tip for Sailing with Kids & New Crew Read More »
This episode is all about our hard top over the cockpit. It was made using more salvaged parts from the
Recycled foredeck pieces from an America’s Cup yacht made into an aft hardtop Read More »
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