Key Message: The pursuit of speed on a performance catamaran demands a direct trade-off with comfort, governed by inescapable physics. Driving […]
Want to sail FAST? It’s not always smooth sailing! Read More »
Our first real open ocean passage in our performance cruising boat Paikea. We chase the breeze down the Moroccan coastline
Sailing from Spain to the Canary Islands! Read More »
Paikea RefitAnother informative video filmed mostly at the top of our modified AC rig on a blustery 20+KT day! We’ve worked
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Paikea RefitIridiumGO is our contact with the outside world once we are off shore and out of internet range. We can
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Paikea RefitKey Message: Mounting hardware to a carbon fibre structure requires a method that ensures both ultimate strength and long-term serviceability. For
How to Bolt into Carbon Fibre: Threaded Inserts vs. Helicoils Read More »
Sealing leaky windows properly. How to makes sure that the windows on your boat stay sealed and the inside of
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Paikea RefitThe hotly debated topic of exposed helm stations on a catamaran. In this episode, we are traveling down the west
Our EXPOSED helm stations Read More »
Paikea RefitHow to make waterline markers and why we think it’s such a good idea. Continuing on from our previous video
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Guides & References, Paikea RefitTopic: Want a Faster, Safer Catamaran? Start by Managing Your Weight Author: Shayne and Anna It’s a familiar scene for
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Sailing with a code 0 on our 1990 performance catamaran. The idea behind removing our original aluminium front beam and
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Paikea Refit