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RIDIN THE HIGHWAY, #TRANS CANADA HGHY🇨🇦, Feel the freedom of North America’s biking culture as you hit the open road on two wheels! 🏍️✨ From the iconic Route 66 to the jaw-dropping Trans-Canada Highway, these long, winding stretches of asphalt are a biker's paradise. It’s not just about the ride; it’s about the roaring engines, the endless horizons, and the stories carved into every mile. 🌄💨 #automobile #80smusic #biker #RideNorthAmerica #BikerLife #HighwayDreams, #shorts, #ytshorts, #canada🇨🇦, #sandy, #godsownmeadow,

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A fairlead is the fitting that controls the angle at which the jib sheet pulls on the sail. On many sailboats, the fairlead or jib-sheet car slides forward and aft along a track. Moving it changes how much sheet tension is applied to the foot of the jib versus the leech, which changes the sail’s shape and twist. When you move the fairlead forward, the sheet pulls more downward on the sail. This increases tension on the leech, keeping the upper part of the jib more closed, while allowing the foot to become fuller. In simple terms: fairlead forward = less twist in the top of the jib. When you move the fairlead aft, the sheet pulls more horizontally. This increases tension along the foot but reduces tension on the leech. The upper part of the sail is then able to twist outward and spill wind. In simple terms: fairlead aft = more twist in the top of the jib. The telltales are the real test. Ideally, the telltales from the bottom to the top of the jib should behave similarly. If the upper telltales break first, the top of the sail often needs more power and less twist, so move the fairlead forward. If the lower telltales break first, move the fairlead aft, allowing more twist in the upper sail. There is also a useful heavy-air application. Moving the fairlead aft opens the upper leech and allows the top of the jib to twist away from the wind. That spills some of the wind from the upper sail, reducing power and therefore reducing heeling. So the easiest way to remember it is: Fairlead forward → tighter leech → less twist → more power up high. Fairlead aft → looser leech → more twist → spills power up high.  #sailingschool #sailing

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Brand new to the charter market for summer 2020, luxury superyacht Galene is a 55m Amels yacht with adventure in her DNA. Discover the wild side of the Mediterranean on board Galene. Available for charter exclusively by Y.CO. Find out more here: https://y.co/galene Superyacht Galene is the 25th Amels 180 in the Limited Editions Series. Her 55m long exterior was the work of Tim Heywood with Laura Sessa designing her calm, subtly art-deco inspired interiors. Accommodating up to 12 guests in 5 luxury cabins, Galene is the ultimate yacht for charter. Charter yacht Galene promises her guests extreme comfort with a generous 155 sqm relaxation space, including a spacious 25m sun deck while her energetic and dynamic crew are experts on all things action and adventure. Dare to discover the wild side of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean on the hottest new yacht for charter: Galene. Galene will be available for charter exclusively by Y.CO. Contact Y.CO to make enquiries: https://y.co/yacht-charter Check out more videos of some of the finest luxury yachts for charter: Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLrM6oc0BSg Elixir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWisUQQZgVo Driftwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzlDhHCTrbg Our Website: https://y.co/ Our Socials: Y.CO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ycoyacht/ Y.CO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ycoyacht Y.CO Twitter: https://twitter.com/YCOyacht Y.CO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yco

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🚤 Think you know what’s under your boat? Think again! Bolsa core might seem cheap and easy, but it’s a water-logged nightmare waiting to happen. Say goodbye to hidden risks & hello to foam core—durable, water-resistant, and built to last. Protect your investment & sail smarter! 🌊⚓️ #MarineSafety #SailingTips #multihullsailing #cruising #sailinglife #shorts

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