Key Message: After losing a rudder mid-Atlantic, we turned a scavenger hunt for a replacement from Antiguan hurricane wrecks into […]
The Pirate’s Rudder Hunt: Sailing a Damaged Catamaran in Antigua Read More »
The very impressive Chris White designed Atlantic 72 competing in the world famous Antigua Sailing Week. Throw in 10 children
Antigua Sailing Week on a 72ft cat with 10 kids! Read More »
We have a Nemo brand jib furler on Paikea. It is the original one that came with the old mast.
Servicing our Headstay Furler Read More »
Paikea RefitKey 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 »
Introduction In this episode, we talk about sailing upwind in a catamaran. So why do catamarans have a reputation for
How to sail UPWIND in your catamaran Read More »
Introduction We are finally in the Caribbean and enjoying the tropical island life after 4 years in the Mediterranean. It
St Lucia and Rudder Damage Analysis Read More »
Paikea RefitCommunicating with the outside world When sailing offshore, passages require more than just a sim card with WIFI access to
Navigation Systems Onboard Paikea Read More »
Paikea RefitAtlantic 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 »
