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People ask us all the time — how do you fly a spinnaker on a Balance catamaran? In this video, Phil from Zoom Sails (who designed every sail for SV GoTFO) walks us through step-by-step: ⚓ Rigging with color-coded sheets & guys (Port sheet = red, Starboard sheet = green, Guys = black) ⚓ Hoist sequence — halyard + sock deployment ⚓ Trimming — sheets side-to-side, guys control foot height ⚓ Flying angles — best between the 120s°, can fly as high as 90° relative ⚓ The douse — comms, shackle release, sock down, halyard down We’ve flown “Big Purple” before, but this lesson was about balance and confidence. Even though Dennis wasn’t aboard, Phil was in Greece as we passed south — and I had to step in. My Love Bug 💜🐞 reflection? Sailing teaches us to own our triggers, protect each other when we’re flooded, and always return to the calm at the helm. 📧 Want our wind-angle PDF? Email us at gtfoplan@gmail.com. #GTFOplan #SVGTFO #ZoomSails #SpinnakerLesson Phil of ZoomSails.com CURRENT LOCATION: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV-GTFO/ ABOUT OUR CATAMARAN: We love our new Balance 482 - it's a perfect size for a cruising couple to handle and is a great "balance" of performance and comfort. One of our favorite features is the excellent ventilation since we mostly live as "hookers" (aka at anchor) where the boat automatically turns into the wind so we stay cool and we don't need to battle mold. We also have starlink for easy off-grid life. Our 2400 watt solar panel array also means we rarely need to run an engine to charge our batteries. ABOUT US: We saved for a our future boat, sold everything that we owned, and shipped the rest in a container to Cape Town, South Africa. We then flew there and explored South Africa by way of a safari and touring Cape Town before moving aboard our boat. We then sailed to Saint Helena, Ascension Island, Fernando de Naronha (Brazil), Martinique, Sint Maarten (Dutch and French side), the US Virgin Islands (Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas), the British Virgin Islands (Anegada, Norman Island, Jost van Dyke, and Anegada), The Bahamas (Inagua, Crooked Island, Long Island, George Town, Staniel Cay, the Exumas, and Eleuthera). We then sailed back to the United States, making landfall in Cape Canaveral, Florida. From there our destinations are endless! Both Dennis and Ann grew up military brats with Army fathers. Dennis (the Colonel) served 30 years in the US Army and his retirement pension helped us retire in our 50s. Ann (the ship's Captain) wrote Test Automation in Python and Java. Dennis and Ann met on Match.com where Ann had in her profile "Do you want to sail the world with me?" Ann easily brought Dennis into sailing, and he loved the GTFOplan of retiring early and sailing the world. After many years of saving, living on one income but earning two, and cutting back on everything possible, they saved enough to buy a Balance 482. Follow them as they get real about boat life and all the hassles of buying a new boat because we all know N.E.W. means Not Everything Works. Kisses, Ann & Dennis Twitter: @GTFOplan Facebook: https://facebook.com/anndennis.snellikin.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtfoplan/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/gtfoplan Email: gtfoplan@gmail.com

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In this informative YT short, discover the power of the bowline knot - a sailor's best friend for thousands of years! Learn why this essential knot is a must-know for its ability to withstand tension without seizing and its ease of untying. Find out how to tie a bowline knot, recognize its appearance, and explore its countless uses in various situations around a boat. Don't miss this quick and easy tutorial on mastering the most important knot you'll ever need!

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Check this cruise excursion in Athens, Greece ! Read our guests' saying about their experience ! "An excellent excursion for a great day: swimming in the clearest ocean, delicious food, sunbathing Without any sights. The food is excellent, the captain and the chef are also super :) " Anastasia, Germany "This was one of the highlights of my month long trip in Europe! I highly recommend this. The vibes were incredible, the food magnificent and the people were amazing. Especially the captain and Paola!" Frances, USA Offering exceptional catamaran and boat tours along the Athenian Coastline, with the larger, most modern catamaran in the market ! www.sailingadventures.gr #athena #athens #greece #sailing #travel #catamaran #yacht #tour #trip #excursion #travel #boattrip #greece #lagoon450

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Plan weekend dah ready? Kalau belum, apa kata lepak atas Brooklyn Cruise! 😎 RM45 per person, boleh chill sambil tengok sunset. Janji puas hati! 🌅 Charter Private: RM450 Dibuka setiap hari kecuali Isnin Waktu Operasi: 3 petang - 10 malam Tempoh cruise: 45 minit #BoatCharterMalaysia #LuxuryBoatCharter #MalaysiaYachtExperience #popmarketing #SunsetCruiseMalaysia #johorbahru #aktivitijohor #luxury #malaysia #travelmalaysia

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Greenwich Women's Cup 2025, 8-9 march Marina Greenwich

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