We can reef at any time, in any conditions at any point of sail Key Message: Engineering for Reliability, Not […]
Designing a Bulletproof Reefing System: A Professional Breakdown Read More »
Key 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 »
TOPIC:This post analyzes a transatlantic delivery on a Gunboat 68, focusing on the techniques and technologies that enable high average
The Art of Light-Air Passagemaking: Sailing a Gunboat 68 Across the Atlantic Read More »
Key Message: A four-hour deadline to cross Antigua for a birthday party turned into a wild downwind sled ride for
Wild 17.8-Knot Sled Ride Ends with a Torn Spinnaker 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 »
Author: Shayne & Anna TOPICS:This post details the emergency procedures and sailing techniques we used to safely cross the Atlantic after
How We Sailed Our Catamaran 800 Nautical Miles With One Rudder Read More »
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 »
Key Message: True offshore efficiency is achieved not by a single grand gesture, but by a series of small, intelligent optimizations.
Atlantic Sailing: Daggerboard Control, Watermaker Maintenance & Speed Secrets Read More »
Key Message: While cost-effective, the traditional A-frame mainsheet system compromises both safety and performance with its imprecise control and dangerously slow
Mainsheet Systems Compared: Gunboat 68’s Precision vs. Our A-Frame’s Limitations Read More »
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 »
