BoatSmith machines Cypress planks with its Oliver stratoplane.

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Join us as we explore the perfect downwind sailing conditions, a crucial aspect of sailboat racing and a key factor in achieving fast downwind sailing speeds. In this video, we'll be sailing on a J109, a popular choice for IRC racing and keelboat racing, and will be focusing on sail trim and boat speed to get the most out of our downwind sailing experience. With expert racing tips and a deep understanding of how to sail, we'll be pushing our J109 to its limits on the waters of Strangford Lough, home of the Quoile Yacht Club. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out with sailboat racing, this video is packed with valuable insights and tips on everything from spinnaker flying to optimizing your sail trim for maximum speed sailing. So if you're looking to improve your downwind sailing skills and take your sailing to the next level, be sure to watch this video to learn from our experience and expertise in performance sailing and yacht racing. With years of experience in IRC racing and a passion for fast and competitive sailing, we're excited to share our knowledge with you and help you achieve your sailing goals. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying our short clips from the 2026 racing season

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A simple guide to stopping a sailing boat on the water.

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#shorts #alaskaadventure #travel We recently moved to Alaska for six months. Chris, the Kiwi, is flying helicopters for Coastal Helicopters and I am a culinary host for Juneau Food Tours! We are so excited to be here! This short is a hike we took across a frozen lake! Remember: Travel is a state of mind, not a state of finance. Thank you for watching and if you dig the journey, subscribe and come along for the ride! Let's Get Social: Blog: www.meandthekiwi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerjacks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.jacks Buy Us A Coffee @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writerjack Have Any Questions About Us, Our Channel, Or Anything Else?! Drop us a note in the comment section below.

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The finish to Race 3 of the annual Narrows Regatta on Strangford Lough was a quick reach to the finish after the breeze picked up and pivoted 180 degrees. It was next to impossible for the J109 GTR to match it with the VX1 Sports boats which blasted past on the way back to Portaferry. The leading VX1 was in complete control as it fought to stay flat while keeping the spinnaker up to avoid having to drop which would have made for a much slower run to the finish. The J109 GTR could not compete in this race but went on to take the overall series win with a consistent performance across the weekend. The team at Bottom Up Boats hope you are enjoying these quick bits from the 2024 racing on Strangford Lough Northern Ireland.

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A classic Kraken trip, taking in Tromso to Svalbard, Norway. Check out the details of how to book your own Kraken Adventure here. http://kraken.travel/trip/tromso-longyearbyen-svalbard-norway/ Edits by FOMO Studios.

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