Le Défi Azimut des Imoca c'est, depuis 2011, un rendez-vous annuel sportif et convivial, une ultime compétition de validation avant le grand rendez-vous de la Transat Jacques Vabre. Du 20 au 22 Septembre à Lorient. Le Défi Azimut, c'est deux courses : - Le Trophée Azimut : une régate de 24h, en vue d'effectuer les derniers réglages avant les grandes courses IMOCA - Le Défi AZIMUT : un record du tour de l'île de Groix en équipage. Teams présents : Macif, Maitre Coq, Initiatives Cœur, Safran, Votre Nom Autour du Monde, Bureau Vallée, Cheminées Poujoulat et Mare60. Azimut : Azimut conçoit des systèmes d’information en ligne : sites internet, extranet et intranet, web TV, affichage dynamique, création de contenus multimédia spécifiques pour les bornes tactiles, déploiement d'écrans tactiles de grande taille...

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We got increasingly frustrated by our small petrol (gas) outboards that we use very infrequently on our dinghies and Chat 18 catamaran. Never quite knowing whether they would start, or how long they would run. Usually because the small jets would clog up, a problem aggravated by the ethanol fuel now used in the UK, USA and elsewhere. So earlier this year we bit the bullet and bought a used Torqeedo 1103 electric outboard. It was on ebay, from "one careful lady owner" - actually the advert said "only used on a fresh water trout farm" which we hoped was much the same thing. And we have been very pleased with it this summer, using it on Sagitta's tender, sometimes for long distances, yet never seeing the charge drop below 80% So we then tried using it on our Chat 18. And immediately discovered two problems, probably common to other small daysailing boats. First, the battery was much larger than the integral petrol fuel tank. So, when tilted up on the swingdown bracket, the Torqeedo hit the tillerbar. That meant we had to use the transom mount, which in turn meant the leg had to be angled back in use to clear the immersed rudder blade. Very inefficient and too close to the surface. And second, when tilted up and turned sideways the tiller control arm would detach - something that doesn't happen with a petrol outboard. So we had to remove it, and then reattach it whenever we wanted to motor. Fortunately Torqeedo has realised that many people have these problems and so supply reasonably priced, extra long cables, not just for the battery but also for the tiller arm. Accordingly we bought a 1.5m (5ft) battery cable and a 5m (16ft) tiller cable. This video shows the results of the first motor, one calm winter evening. I still have to re-route the cables through the back of the cockpit and more permanently mount the tiller arm. The deeper propellor is more efficient and there is no aeration when cornering or in waves. Top speed was very close to 5 knots, about hull speed on an 18ft boat. In reverse speed was about 3 knots. Although it's more awkward to lift the outboard leg without the battery in place it does now fit comfortably below the tillerbar when raised for sailing. So we're very happy so far! For once there is audio on this short video. But even if you turn the volume to high you won't hear the outboard - another bonus! More on the Chat 18 here https://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/2-catamarans-under-25ft/475-chat-18-daysailing-catamaran And Torqeedo here https://nestawayboats.com/

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Our Haas GR-712 CNC machine and her crew are hard at work milling a laminated sapele wood transom. The transom will be installed on the construction strong back and glued to the keelson before the hull planking is laminated in place. It is one of many structural components cut by the CNC for the new LM 65 ft cold molded sailboat project.

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Fala galera, sente a adrenalina que foi a subida da costa até abrolhos, dessa vez foram comigo Rodrigo do @goodvibes e nosso famoso Gordão do @quintoelemento já sigam eles no Instagram, acompanhem cada minuto foi insana a subida tendo direito a muita coisa massa e também um momento de adrenalina com uma baleia saltando muitoo perto do Touché. Fiquem ligados que semana que vem tem a continuação da subida com a saída de Abrolhos X Recife e também vem com muita adrenalina e imagens eletrizantes para vocês que nos acompanha, então não esquece senta o dedo e compartilha para geral e Valeuuuu Galera!!!

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Sailors Forget THIS in First Aid Kits #boat #sailing #shorts A simple lifesaver for every sailor: a compact tourniquet. In this 20s YouTube Short (9:16) we open with a hook—“Sailors forget THIS in first aid kits”—then deliver one crucial tip: pack a high-quality, waterproof tourniquet and learn to apply it fast for severe bleeding. Perfect for sailboat first aid kits, boating safety, and emergency prep. Video uses only stock media with a clear American female narrator. Want safer sailing? Like and share this Short to spread the tip. #SailingSafety #FirstAidKit #BoatingTips #SailboatSafety #Shorts Title: Sailors Forget THIS in First Aid Kits OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Sailors Forget THIS in First Aid Kits

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