Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
Key Message: This post details the immediate response to losing a rudder offshore, covering crisis leadership, technical diagnosis using onboard […]
Crisis at Sea: How We Managed Losing a Rudder 800nm From Land Read More »
Paikea is half way into our Atlantic Ocean crossing and we have a sailing lesson for you. We have solid
Offshore sailing tutorial Read More »
Paikea RefitPart 2 of our Atlantic journey. We are mid Atlantic on our modified Crowther catamaran. The ride so far has
Mid Atlantic on a modified Crowther catamaran Read More »
Paikea RefitThe first in our Atlantic Ocean crossing series. A light airs start from Las Palmas following the Moroccan coastline proved
Atlantic Crossing on a modified Catana42 Read More »
Paikea RefitKey Message: : Proactive, engineering-based maintenance is essential for safe bluewater sailing on a vintage vessel. The discovery of chainplate movement
Chainplate Maintenance on a 1990 Catana 42: Bolt Engineering and Bulkhead Inspection Read More »
Arriving in the Canary Islands after a great sail down from Cadiz. The next instalment in our video diary as
Boat preparation in Las Palmas, Canary Islands Read More »
Paikea RefitAuthor: Shayne and Anna Key Topic: While our salvaged America’s Cup rotating rig was a monumental upgrade, the custom carbon fiber
Why do we think the mainsheet track and traveller system is the best for a multihull? There are two different
Mainsheet track and traveller: the best mainsheet system for a multihull Read More »
Our first real open ocean passage in our performance cruising boat Paikea. We chase the breeze down the Moroccan coastline
Sailing from Spain to the Canary Islands! Read More »
Paikea RefitAnother informative video filmed mostly at the top of our modified AC rig on a blustery 20+KT day! We’ve worked
FACNOR halyard lock Read More »
Paikea Refit