Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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Reefing lines are important on a sailboat because they enable us to reef down the main sail (reduce sail area) when in strong winds. We had accidentally crossed two of our reefing lines when we rerouted them to make place for our new staysail halyard. This faux pas meant Adam couldn't reef our main sail when he needed. Although conditions were fine at the time, we're lucky he caught this now and we avoided a serious situation that could have occurred because of this mistake.

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Welcome aboard! 🚤✨ Join us for an exclusive boat tour of our stunning Sail in Greece cruises. In this video, we’ll take you through every part of the cruise — from the spacious cockpit and sleek helm to the cozy cabins and fully equipped galley. Whether you're dreaming of your own sailing adventure or just curious about life on the water, this tour gives you a real feel for what it’s like aboard Sail in Greece.

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Ponemos el TANGÓN ⛵️en La Sonámbula para nuestra TRAVESÍA, y poder navegar de aleta o de popa con la vela más abierta, y poder aprovechar más la potencia del viento!💨 Tú también lo usas? Dinos tu experiencia con esta maniobra!🙈 . . . #sail #sailing #sailing_lasonambula #velero #catamaran #sailboat #paradise #caribe #carib #navegaravela #navegarporelmundo #travel #sailingaroundtheworld #callejeando #playasnorkeling #paradiseawaits #popa #viento #aleta #vela #sails #barlovento #sotavento #barloventear #barco #barcos #navega #tightlines #tight #tightlines🎣

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