Rudder Ventilation
We put the GoPro in the water while going upwind at speed, then told Olly on the helm to bear […]
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Paikea Refit
Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
Wing foil rides and winch overrides
Today we are sailing from Antigua to Barbuda. The kids are vegging out and Shayne is enjoying tweaking Paikea as
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Paikea RefitThe Pirate’s Rudder Hunt: Sailing a Damaged Catamaran in Antigua
Key Message: After losing a rudder mid-Atlantic, we turned a scavenger hunt for a replacement from Antiguan hurricane wrecks into
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Antigua Sailing Week on a 72ft cat with 10 kids!
The very impressive Chris White designed Atlantic 72 competing in the world famous Antigua Sailing Week. Throw in 10 children
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Servicing our Headstay Furler
We have a Nemo brand jib furler on Paikea. It is the original one that came with the old mast.
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Paikea RefitHow to sail UPWIND in your catamaran
Introduction In this episode, we talk about sailing upwind in a catamaran. So why do catamarans have a reputation for
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St Lucia and Rudder Damage Analysis
Introduction We are finally in the Caribbean and enjoying the tropical island life after 4 years in the Mediterranean. It
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Paikea RefitNavigation Systems Onboard Paikea
Communicating with the outside world When sailing offshore, passages require more than just a sim card with WIFI access to
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Paikea RefitAtlantic Debrief: 3000 NM, a Lost Rudder, and the Lessons Learned
Atlantic Debrief: 3000 NM, a Lost Rudder, and the Lessons Learned Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: A successful ocean crossing
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How We Sailed Our Catamaran 800 Nautical Miles With One Rudder
Author: Shayne & Anna TOPICS:This post details the emergency procedures and sailing techniques we used to safely cross the Atlantic after
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