Author: Shayne and Anna Topic: This post provides a professional analysis of an Atlantic upwind passage, demonstrating the Catana 42 Paikea’s performance […]
Offshore Reality Check: Performance Analysis and Emergency Assessment Mid-Atlantic Read More »
Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: Mast rake isn’t just a number; it’s the primary control for balancing your yacht’s steering.
Correcting Mast Rake: Why Rig Geometry is Critical for Boat Balance Read More »
When it comes to building or upgrading a cruising boat, the question of materials is never simple. Should everything be
Carbon vs. Fiberglass – Building for Performance and Reliability Read More »
We lost our rudder over a year ago during our Atlantic Crossing from The Canary Islands to St Lucia in
Rudder Evolution: Shaping the Ultimate Foil Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with CompositesKey Message: The successful adaptation of an America’s Cup mast for cruising proves that high-performance engineering and practical, safe operation are
Engineering Paikea’s Rig: Adapting America’s Cup Technology for Cruising Read More »
You’ve seen the videos on why we chose a boat from the 1990s to live on, and you’ve had a
Catana42s Boat Tour – The Deck Read More »
In our previous video we told you why we bought a 33 year old catamaran instead of nice new shiny
Catana 42s Boat Tour – Aft Section Read More »
Key Message: Our search for a true passage-making catamaran was governed by a disciplined, three-part framework that prioritized fundamental performance
Our Criteria for a Great Second Hand Multihull Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Topic: Replacing our catamaran’s rotten, failing chainplates became an exercise in advanced composite engineering. By moving
The Engineering Behind Our Bulletproof Composite Chainplates Read More »
Atlantic Debrief: 3000 NM, a Lost Rudder, and the Lessons Learned Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: A successful ocean crossing
Atlantic Debrief: 3000 NM, a Lost Rudder, and the Lessons Learned Read More »
