Key Message: This post tackles a pervasive myth in catamaran sailing: that sidestays should be designed to break before a […]
Sidestays vs. Capsize: Debunking a Dangerous Myth in Catamaran Sailing Read More »
Key Message: Beyond the Winch HandleTrimming a jib on a performance catamaran is an engineering discipline, not a guessing game.
How to Trim a Jib on a Catamaran: A Pro’s Guide to Speed & Pointing Read More »
Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: Mast rake isn’t just a number; it’s the primary control for balancing your yacht’s steering.
Correcting Mast Rake: Why Rig Geometry is Critical for Boat Balance Read More »
Key Message: Coordinated Project ExecutionPreparing a boat for an ocean crossing often involves a final push to complete a list
Managing Multiple Refit Projects: Chainplates, Windows, and Rigging Read More »
When it comes to building or upgrading a cruising boat, the question of materials is never simple. Should everything be
Carbon vs. Fiberglass – Building for Performance and Reliability Read More »
Join us for the second half of our composite rudder project. As most of you already know, we built two
Making our rudder – PART 2 Read More »
We lost our rudder over a year ago during our Atlantic Crossing from The Canary Islands to St Lucia in
Rudder Evolution: Shaping the Ultimate Foil Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with CompositesWe 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 »
You’ve seen the videos on why we chose a boat from the 1990s to live on, and you’ve had a
Catana42s Boat Tour – The Deck Read More »
