Authors: Shayne and Anna Introduction You’re sailing downwind on a beautiful performance catamaran. You glance at the instruments. One display […]
Apparent Wind vs. True Wind: The Biggest Misconception in Sailing Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Introduction If you’ve ever spent a long day on the water tacking up a tight channel,
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Author: Shayne & Anna As liveaboard sailors and marine professionals, we’re constantly surrounded by beautiful boats. But every so often, we
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TOPIC:This post details a serious offshore emergency aboard a Gunboat 68, where a collision with an unknown object destroyed a
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Key Message: Jammed doors on a catamaran are more than an inconvenience; they are a primary indicator of a hull flexing
Catamaran Doors Jammed? Why It’s a Sign of Structural Flex Read More »
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Key Message: Sailing a performance catamaran upwind efficiently requires managing the interplay between boat speed and sail trim. As acceleration
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