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Offshore Reality: Light Air Performance, Wind Speed Myths, and Systems Management Mid-Atlantic

Author: Shayne and Anna Topic: This post provides a professional analysis of an Atlantic crossing focused on light-air performance optimization. It details […]

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Engineering Paikea’s Rig: Adapting America’s Cup Technology for Cruising

Key Message: The successful adaptation of an America’s Cup mast for cruising proves that high-performance engineering and practical, safe operation are

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From America’s Cup to Our Catamaran: Rescuing a Carbon Legend

Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: The centerpiece of our rig is a mast with a legendary past: Rig #12 from Team

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The Vacuum Bag Reveal: Assessing Our Carbon Fiber Beam Laminate

Key Message: The de-bagging process confirmed a successful vacuum bag: our complex carbon fiber beam-to-hull joint emerged perfectly consolidated into

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