Author: Anna and Shayne Key Topic: This blog post provides a technical breakdown of the initial stages of the Paikea refit, detailing […]
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You may be surprised to hear that we think not everything needs to be made from carbon fibre. Oh yeah,
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We lost our rudder over a year ago during our Atlantic Crossing from The Canary Islands to St Lucia in
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Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with CompositesWe put the GoPro in the water while going upwind at speed, then told Olly on the helm to bear
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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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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 RefitAtlantic Debrief: 3000 NM, a Lost Rudder, and the Lessons Learned Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: A successful ocean crossing
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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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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 Paragraph: Servicing a 30-year-old Vetus hydraulic steering ram is a viable and rewarding alternative to replacement. The process
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