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Welcome to Navel Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I'm your host, Colin, and today we're delving into the world of troubleshooting common autopilot issues at sea. Sailors, listen up! This short guide is your go-to resource for diagnosing and addressing those pesky autopilot problems that can arise while you're underway. 🛠️ In this quick video, we'll cover tips and tricks to help you navigate through common autopilot hiccups, ensuring a smoother sailing experience. From calibration quirks to software glitches, we've got you covered. 📚 For more in-depth information, check out "The Sailor's Guide to Autopilots" by Bill Seifert, published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press in 2007, and "Marine Diesel Engines" by Nigel Calder, published by International Marine/McGraw-Hill in 2007. 👀 Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Navel Gazing at Camp David, for full tours and reviews of catamarans and monohulls with your host, David Orton. Get ready for an insider's look at the world of sailing! 🔗 Additional Reading: "The Sailor's Guide to Autopilots" by Bill Seifert (International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2007) "Marine Diesel Engines" by Nigel Calder (International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2007) 🏷️ Tags: AutopilotIssues, SailingTips, Troubleshooting, SailboatTech, Navigation, Seamanship, SailorsGuide, MarineElectronics, Circumnavigation, CatamaranReviews.

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We had an interesting final sail on Peter's Firebird in the most wind I sailed in when in Barbados - we sailed with 2 reefs. Peter's friend Eric has a foiling waveboard and he wanted to foil behind the Firebird. In the end he managed it, but there was lots of falling in at the beginning. It was hard work for Peter and I as we had to start at near zero speed, so Eric could grab the tow rope, then slowly accelerate to about 7 knots so he could get ready for lift off. Then accelerate to 10 knots very quickly, so he could lift out. And then control the speed at 10-12 rather than surge up to 15-18. But of course the wind would drop, or he'd fall in or.... but, as I say, after 2 hours he did manage to fly for maybe 30 secs. Although, if we were quick enough, we could stop and heave to after he fell in, sometimes we sailed on too far and then we had to pull in the tow rope (we discovered it was too easy to get it entangled on rudders and daggerboards), tack round and sail back. As always it was scary how quickly a head disappears from view. But interestingly we could easily see him when he was in the sun, it was when he was north of us that he became invisible (one of his sons kept a very close eye on Dad, religiously pointing to his position). Flat water helped, and lots of passing day charter cats got a bit confused by seeing a swimmer apparently a mile out to sea but happily waving!

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Because sometimes also sailors girls need to be treated like princesses 👸 and what better place to feel like a princess than @playaescondidaresidences 🏝️ Stay Salty, Greta and Michael taking a break ⛵️ #sailing #sailinglife #princesslife #panama #visitpanamá #sailorgirl #sailorwife

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