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Déploiement d'une bouée météo sur le Vendée Globe en partenariat avec OceanOPS, le Centre International de la COI-UNESCO et l'OMM, avec le soutien de la Classe IMOCA. Cette bouée va permettre de collecter de précieuses données météorologiques de pression atmosphérique. #VendeeGlobe #ManuelCousin #Imoca #GroupeSetin #GroupeSetinVoile
A heartbreaking moment at sea… A beautiful sailboat lies half-submerged in turquoise water after a grounding near the rocks. The mast tilts, waves gently wash over the hull, and another small boat nearby attempts rescue. Even the most skilled sailors can face the ocean’s unpredictable side — a quiet reminder of how powerful and unforgiving nature can be. #BoatAccident #SailingLife #OceanTragedy #SailingCommunity #BoatRecovery #DarkSideOfBoatLife #SailingDisaster #SeaLife #YachtGrounding #OceanEmotions
In Part 1 of the Maneuvering a Catamaran series we show the simplest maneuver with a catamaran which is spinning around. These and other animations are embedded in our Catamaran Sailing Confidence course at https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/catamaran-sailing-confidence Learn how to spin a catamaran using gears in this step-by-step tutorial from NauticEd, the international leader in sailing and powerboating education. Whether you’re preparing for your first bareboat charter or looking to refine your docking skills, mastering this maneuver is essential for safe, confident boat handling. In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to use forward and reverse gears on a twin-engine catamaran to rotate the boat on its own axis. This technique is critical for tight-space maneuvering, docking, and leaving slips, especially when wind or current makes control more challenging. You’ll learn: How to position the throttles for a controlled spin The difference between port and starboard engine use #catamaran #bareboatcharter #sailing