Shadowfox, a schooner rigged catamaran in Grenada.
Saw this when finishing a downwind charter. First multicast cat I have ever seen
u/Scr33ble — 6 hours ago
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Sunset sail painting. WIP.
WIP. Another 4am session on this one. The metal part in the left foreground was really fun to paint. Enjoying the challenge and change of subject for me so far. 16x20” oil on linen.
u/FlyingBuilder — 10 hours ago
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Has anyone chartered a sailboat for a week out of Athens?
I plan to use my ASA104, and I go early September. Any good charter companies?
u/Basel-stadt-4000 — 6 hours ago
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How is it becoming a IRC/ORC measurer? Is it a cool title to have? Is it an interesting gig to have on the side of your normal job?
reddit.comu/Fabio_451 — 7 hours ago
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Icom VHF as solely AIS unit
I saw an Italian sailing the Atlantic in his small 24feet boat, using only his ICOM IC-M94DE as his AIS radar. I believe it also has an alarm build in.
I’m in the market for a new DSC handheld and the thought os having ais on my boat, would be nice aswell, my boat is a small 28 feet and I mainly sail the Baltic and North Sea.
Does anyone have first hand experience with this device? And would you trust it as your only AIS device?
Disclaimer: I am aware that it only receives AIS data not sending.
u/Next-Juggernaut7404 — 9 hours ago
Last night’s squall in NYC.
We were in the middle of the of the Sail250 temporary anchorage, and nobody could get proper scope out due to how crowded it was.
We bailed as soon as it blew in, pulled the anchor and just used the channel to run up and down until it passed. Unfortunately I didn’t have my helm enclosure up so had to take hail to the face for a few minutes.
Max gust seen was 62kt.
Thankfully nothing broken here, but not all in the anchorage were so lucky. Saw plenty of people tangled up afterwards, one boat taking on water, and lots of missing cushions, 4th of July decorations, and other debris.
u/Ryan-PDX — 21 hours ago
Su uno yacht per voi quanto è importante vasca idromassaggio all’aperto?
O cosa per voi è importante su uno yacht?
u/Armonia78 — 17 hours ago
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Lakefront Poconos PA
Summer fun opportunities right here
u/OneBeautifulPlanet — 12 hours ago
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Solar panel ideas for a racer
So most times when I'm watching videos about people's solar setup on board, it's all about a new gigantic solar arch over the back. Also not about to go as crazy as Sailing Uma just yet!
But as someone racing, that's not really going to be an option. My preference is for something light and removable. So far, I've just been going with a flexible Renogy 100w panel temporarily tied on the foredeck, but given I'm on a swing mooring, it's not always the best. I know it's winter at the moment, but sometimes, I'm struggling to see more than 15w out of it.
Wondering if someone has a better idea? Maybe something like one either side of the boom, tied at an angle?
u/planeray — 16 hours ago
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30 to 40kn cruisers
Question for the mature cruisers. Not Capt Ron. I am a reasonably good sailor. I’m being modest. I’ve raced lasers at a high level and raced my own boat in Bermuda. I have many tens of thousands of miles under my keel over several decades. But I am always timid over 30kn. It’s like it is exponential. 20 is fine. 25 ok. 30aws? That’s where I cry uncle. Even in a very capable boat. Was in 50 today. 53kn to be precise. It all worked out. No damage and no injuries. But does this become normal to anyone? This is part of what is keeping me from crossing the Indian Ocean. I am okay for 15 or 45 minutes in a squal. But for a day or two? No thanks.
u/infield_fly_rule — 23 hours ago
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You VS the guy she tells you not to worry about 😅
I’m not comparing equipment, but I’m definitely comparing equipment.
u/shootingcharlie8 — 23 hours ago
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Question about salopettes pls
I can't be the only short and fatty person. My salopettes fit but the legs are awfully long. I was told not to resize them because it will affect the weather proofing and warranty. I am not to worried about warranty but the weather proofing is important. anybody has any info to add to this?
Any specialist clothes shops that can do this? I am in Europe BTW
u/Elses_pels — 16 hours ago
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Missing rodkikcer, need advice
Hey y'all, my 26ft Maxi Magic is missing a rodkicker, and I'm a little tired of using an auxiliary halyard to keep the boom from dropping.
What are the general guidelines/calculations for getting a new rodkicker? The selection in marine shops is a bit overwhelming and I'm not sure what to look for since I've never had one on my boat.
Thanks
u/kiganas — 15 hours ago
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My boat is slow
I have a PDQ 32. It isn’t overly loaded, bottom is clean but I can’t do better than 7 knots. Is this typical. Am I missing something. The PDQ 32 is a catamaran. Thanks
u/Deep-Ant1375 — 1 day ago
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C&D canal boat explosion
Apparently, someone didn’t turn their blower on after filling up at the pumps, be safe out there this weekend.
u/pitoriceshard — 1 day ago
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NYC harbor clipper ship tour boat gets slammed by squall, crew member tossed overboard, two booms broken
Yesterday evening (July 3), I was a passenger on the 158-foot Clipper City sunset cruise. The crew had raised three sails when a storm swept across the harbor.
As the ship heeled significantly, an “all hands” call rang out and the crew ran with panicked faces to lower the sails.
One inexperienced crew member (a young woman who had been bartending) held a head sail sheet (line) too long and tight when a sudden gust yanked it with extreme force. It ejected her high into the air, across the deck and into the swirling and crowded waters off Brooklyn Heights.
A “man overboard” cry rang out but we had no ability to turn about to assist with her rescue.
Instead the aft sail boom snapped in two and swung wildly and dangerously above the deck.
The crew realized the danger and immediately switched their focus to the terrified 60+ passengers.
They handed out PFDs and escorted us below deck before returning to the task of lowering the sails.
Through the eye of the squall the crew brought down the sails. The passengers below deck could hear the roar of the storm and the crew’s courageous, concerted efforts.
The storm passed quickly and the crew successfully lowered the three sails.
Once the situation on deck was deemed safe, the crew escorted passengers back to the deck where we noticed the mainsail boom had also snapped.
The crew looked terrified and exhausted while the passengers regained their composure, in both disbelief about what had happened and relief that we were returning to Pier 17 safely.
Fortunately the crew member who went overboard was safely rescued by the Coast Guard and no passengers were injured.
Before we disembarked about twenty minutes later in a light rain and calm waters, the captain thanked the passengers for staying calm and called it “a once in a lifetime experience.”
The Clipper City won’t be sailing again soon. Many of the crying, traumatized children (and adults) may never sail again.
u/MontagueTigg — 1 day ago
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My first boat (opinions welcome)
Alright all, my husband and I have enrolled in sailing lessons and secured a spot in our local marina. I grew up on Lake Huron and spent the majority of my youth operating power boats. I sailed a bit but it was kind of like a forbidden fruit - my dad did it a little and always enforced mad respect for how quickly weather can change and as a result I didn’t ever fully take that plunge for fear of it…
Fast forward to today and a stage four diagnosis of a close family member and it means for the first time in my 42 years I won’t be heading to the Great Lakes this summer for typical boating…I’ll be staying home so my husband and I can be close to his father and there is an abundance of rivers and small lakes…(river being the large Ottawa river)…
So I had this thought about a new adventure…
If you’re still with me I’m looking at a siren 17 as a beginner which I will add a small 8-10 outboard to (I have one lined up to view next week) or something a little larger like a 21 foot freedom OR an ODay 20 (another I have lined up to view). Ideally something I can trailer and launch somewhere not too deep…
Please share your infinite wisdom. I think for the first few years, leading with a great deal of humility and a swing keel is my best bet. On the other hand may family Would be able to more easily enjoy the 21ft with me even if strictly at the dock initially.
Advice welcome. I always do my homework and know it takes a lifetime to master sailing so I want to be smart, but also enjoy it… if that makes sense…
u/Competitive_Land3220 — 1 day ago
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Adding a wire luff to a nylon staysail? DIY-able?
I’ve got a nylon spinnaker staysail that I want to put on a furler to improve sail handling. It’s a free flying sail with a luff rope. In order to get a furler to work the luff rope would need to be replaced with wire.
What’s the best way to go about DIYing this?
u/the-montser — 1 day ago