15th of December - Our Mighty Mast ??? #beneteau44cc #sailing

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The mast is what transforms Vela into a true sailing vessel, harnessing the power of the wind to carry us around the world. ? Standing tall at 18 meters above the waterline, it's more than just a sail holder-it's a hub of essential gear: ? Wind instruments tell us the direction and speed of the wind. ? VHF antenna keeps us in communication with other vessels. ? Navigation lights guide us safely in the dark. ?? Radar and reflector detect other ships, weather squalls, and make sure we're seen. And let's not forget the sails that make it all happen: ? Genoa (head sail): Easily rolled in and out from the cockpit. ?? Main sail: Adds stability and power, with reefing controlled from the safety of the cockpit. ? Asymmetrical spinnaker: A colorful, lightweight sail for catching light winds downwind. Whether it's cruising calm waters or bracing for strong winds, everything is managed safely from the cockpit. Our mast is not just a symbol of freedom-it's a feat of engineering that keeps us moving forward. Do you have a favorite sail to work with? Drop a ?? in the comments if you'd love to try handling a spinnaker! ? Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #LifeAtSea

We stopped on over to Long Island from George Town, Bahamas for a few days. We anchored out in Thompson Bay, near Salt Pond. There's a dinghy dock that is privately owned north of the Government Dock. We've been told that the owners are very gracious to allow cruisers to use it...and we agree. It's super nice. Just outside of the fence, there are some garbage cans for garbage. I forget about the exact name of the street, but I learned it's named after the family that owns the property nearby, Basil. Take a right on Queens Highway and the Farmer's Market is on the right. Perhaps a quarter mile down the road. We bought Long Island Salt, Long Island Pepper Salt, Hot Sauce, Fresh Dill, Fresh Basil and Zucchini Bread. We'll definitely be going back should we return to Long Island...and I expect we will. #sailingcatamaran #boatlife #catamaran #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailboats #sailing #cruising #offgrid #nomad #sail #boat #multihull #whileone #sailingwhileone #bigseas #lifeafter50 #sailinglife

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Not every day at sea is sunshine and rum punches... Today, everything that could go wrong, did. From anchor trouble to a disaster with the starlink-we're taking you behind the scenes of a chaotic day aboard our sailing catamaran. This is what real sailing life looks like. No filters, no fancy edits-just the raw ups and downs of living full-time on a boat. Whether you're dreaming of cruising or already doing it, this is the kind of day you hope never happens? but sometimes it just does. In This Video: ?? Unexpected Breakdowns - systems fail at the worst moments ?? Boat Life Stress - Tired, sweaty, salty, and figuring it out anyway ?? Staying Calm(ish) - Working together through the chaos ?? A Real Glimpse Into Sailing Life - It's not always sunsets and anchor beers ? Ever had a day like this on your boat (or RV, van, etc.)? Drop your worst "everything broke" story in the comments-we're in it together! ? Subscribe for more honest, raw, and real sailing stories from Sailing Deez Knots. #sailingdeezknots #boatfails #SailingDisaster #RealBoatLife #catamaranlife #sailinglife #LiveaboardProblems #sailingadventure #cruisinglife #offgridliving #boatmaintenance