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,
The Art and Science of the Self-Tacking Jib: Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think Read More »
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 »
Topic: 40 miles from the Azores after a 14-day Atlantic crossing, we handle mid-ocean gear failure while planning our next jib
Ocean Passage Engineering: Systems Analysis and Arrival Planning 40 Miles Offshore Read More »
Topic: Author: Shayne and Anna Introduction The midpoint of an Atlantic crossing often brings the most challenging conditions, and our passage
30-Knot Atlantic Sailing: Performance Analysis and 17-Knot Surf Read More »
Key Message: Practical Skills for Real-World SailingReefing is a fundamental skill, but doing it effectively while sailing downwind on a
How to Reef a Catamaran Downwind: A Practical Guide Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Topic: This post provides a professional analysis of an Atlantic crossing focused on light-air performance optimization. It details
Key Message: This post tackles a pervasive myth in catamaran sailing: that sidestays should be designed to break before a
Sidestays vs. Capsize: Debunking a Dangerous Myth in Catamaran Sailing Read More »
Key Message: Beyond the Winch HandleTrimming a jib on a performance catamaran is an engineering discipline, not a guessing game.
How to Trim a Jib on a Catamaran: A Pro’s Guide to Speed & Pointing 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 »
