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A memorable delivery sail was recently completed by the brand-new J/45 ACADIA from Les Sables d’Olonne, France up the west coast of France and across the English Channel to Dartmouth, United Kingdom. Enjoy some of the highlights of that sail here.

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Sunset watching from my swing. Swinging on the front of our boat while watching the sunset In the anchorage is my new favorite way to catch my passion for sunsets!

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Wer kann meine Batterien nach Island bringen?

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A staysail is a type of sail on a sailboat that is set on a stay, or a support wire or rod that helps support the mast. A staysail can be found on the forward section of the boat, between the mast and the bow of the boat. Staysails are smaller than the main sail and can be triangular or jib-shaped. Depending on the design, the staysail can be attached to the stay with hanks or a furling system, which allows for easy deployment and stowing. A staysail can be used in various wind conditions and can be adjusted to provide more or less power depending on the wind speed and direction. Often, the staysail is used in combination with the main sail to optimize sail trim and help the boat sail more efficiently. Sailboats with staysails typically have a rigging plan that includes multiple stays or shrouds that provide support to the mast. This rigging is more complex than the simple fore-and-aft rigging found on smaller sailboats, but it allows for greater sail area and better performance in a wider range of wind conditions. #sailingexperience #sailinglife #sailingadventure

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