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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So you’re visiting Croatia (or dreaming about it) and the first thing you want to do is get sand between your toes and dive headfirst into the beautiful turquoise Adriatic Sea! The question is, with so many famous beaches, which should you add to the must-see list for your beach holiday?! There's sandy beaches, pebbled beaches, secluded beaches, popular beaches, and hidden bays. So we've done the legwork for you. Sit back, relax, and add these beaches to your Croatian bucket list! 1. Golden Horn Beach, Brac - also known as 'Zlatni Rat', this incredible, sandy horn-shaped beach was recently named one of the top ten best beaches in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why! 2. Stiniva Beach, Vis - named the Best Beach in Europe, this beach is only accessible by boat or on foot down a steep trail! However you access it, it will be well worth it! 3. Zrce Beach, Pag - famous for its incredible open-air nightclubs, Zrce Beach is the place to be if you like to party on the beach all day and night long! 4. Prilovo Beach, Vis - located in Vis Town, this pristine beach is in close proximity to the town centre, making it the obvious choice for a quick dip! 5. City Beach, Omis - this large sandy beach is perfectly located in Omis, along the mainland coast just south of Split. 6. Banje Beach, Dubrovnik - just outside the city walls of Dubrovnik you'll find the popular Banje Beach. With impressive views of Dubrovnik Old Town and crisp clear water, this is a picture-perfect beach. 7. City Beach, Makarska - with the Biokovo Mountain Range towering over Makarska, the City Beach in this seaside town has the perfect backdrop for a picturesque beach full of watersports! If you still can't decide which beach to choose, our handy guide to the best beaches in Croatia will point you in the right direction! https://www.sail-croatia.com/set-sail/croatias-best-beaches

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Moving to a temporary spot and working on various little GalaxSea projects!

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Remember when 30 knots of wind was terrifying? Now, we’re seasoned sailors who take it in stride. Watch our transformation from nervous to confident on the open sea! #sailinglife #overcomingfear #adventure #confidence #travelstories

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