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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This December, we're opening a new window into life on board Vela, our Beneteau Oceanis 44CC. Although she's on land for the winter, we're excited to share what makes boat life so unique! ?? ? Ever wondered how a boat's electrical system is set up? ? Curious about the boat projects we're tackling before our round-the-world journey starts on June 1, 2025? ? Want to see how boat life compares to living in a house? It's more than just a tour-it's a chance to experience the dream of life at sea! ?? Whether you're a sailor or simply love the ocean, you'll find plenty to explore here. Dreaming of adventure? ?? Join us! Applications to become part of our crew are open to everyone. Apply at just-oceans.com and be part of our epic voyage! ? Follow along, get inspired, and maybe-just maybe-you'll be the one setting sail with us next summer! ??? ? Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay

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