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Welcome to Navel Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I'm your host, Isabel. In Sail Series Episode 9, we're unlocking the secrets of a catamaran's hidden gem – the Gennaker. Join us as we highlight the incredible benefits of using a Gennaker, emphasizing its pivotal role in reaching and downwind sailing. Gain valuable insights into trim adjustments that can enhance your sailing experience. For further reading, explore: • 'Catamaran Sailing: From Start to Finish' by Phil Berman • 'The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship' by Twain Braden. Don't miss the chance to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Navel Gazing at Camp David, and enjoy full tours and reviews of catamarans and monohulls with your host, David Orton. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLgt4J0mMgmUEFjRYZ8tnA If you love what we do, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive benefits like ad-free viewing and downloads of specification comparison sheets and power point layouts for each episode. Thank you for your support, making a continuous stream of new yacht review episodes possible.

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Just as we were about to set sail here in Greece from the island Poros, our wind sensor suddenly stopped working. No wind direction, no wind speed. Not ideal when you're navigating open waters. Maybe it had been a bird? Or sun and salt damage? Or just one strong gust too many. Whatever the cause, I had to climb up the mast, attached to a line and helped with a winch. And ofcourse the new windmeter! So up I went — 22 meters high at the top of our catamaran’s mast and the camera rolling! I filmed the whole thing. Because this moment captures what it means to be a Digital Nomad: 🔹 Being ready to improvise 🔹 Making decisions to set clear couse again 🔹 Trusting your preparation, your partner and yourself 🔹 And staying calm, even with a shaky view ➡️ Want to see what it looks like up the mast, installing a new windmeter? 📹 Watch the video!

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Giorno 21 - ultime 500 miglia! Se penso che fino a due mesi fa 500 miglia erano il record mai percorso no stop mi viene da ridere. Oggi festeggiamo perché ne mancano SOLO 500! Il vento in questi giorni intensifica il suo soffio e probabilmente il 7 verrà giù anche un nell’acquazzone. Quella di questi giorni è la perfetta occasione per sperimentare tutti gli incastri possibili del nostro assetto velico. Genoa + trinchetta Genoa + gennaker Gennaker tangonato Perché no, Genoa + tormentina! La randa la usiamo poco, perché i venti che spingono e l’onda oceanica non vanno d’accordo con una vela così impegnativa. Oggi siamo arrivati a un passo da Genoa + Genoa di rispetto (issato solo sulle bugne perché l’inferitura è già occupata). Finita questa premessa nerd, possiamo tornare a parlare delle cose che piacciono a me. Come ci sentiamo? Siamo in trepidazione! Qualcuno sa spiegarmi come mai trascorriamo 40 giorni insieme senza patire minimamente l’arrivo e a TRE GIORNI dalla destinazione sembra che non esista altro al mondo a cui pensare? Tutti che ragioniamo sulla prima cosa che faremo una volta toccata la terra. Chi vuole baciare il terreno, chi vuole andare al primo bar ad ascoltare musica in mezzo alla gente, chi vorrebbe continuare il viaggio. Che esperienza ragazzi. E non è che all’inizio. A domani! Camilla

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Anchored in a quiet bay, the wind has gone still. The only light comes from flickering candles and the soft glow of our little wood stove. Mary stirs dinner on the galley stove while the fire crackles beside her. This is our version of home. No traffic. No noise. Just peace. We’re living full-time on our sailboat, embracing off-grid life, slow living, and all the small moments in between. Nights like this remind us why we chose this life—a cozy anchorage, a warm meal, and each other. If you love sailing, tiny homes, off-grid living or just calming content, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for more slow life at sea. #boatlife #sailinglife #offgridliving #slowliving #tinyhome #woodstove #cozylife #vanlife #minimalism #asmr

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