Day 3. A bit of a restart. After stopping in Terceira, it was time to leave again. And what really stood out to me today was just how… easy it felt. Before my previous sails, everything always felt big and stressful. Rushing to get ready before the weather window closed, fixing things last minute, feeling nervous before leaving. This time was completely different. The boat had been ready for days. I had already provisioned. I knew the weather was good. There was no stress, no panic. At some point I just thought, “yeah, I’m gonna head to France now.” Like it was a completely normal thing to say. And of course, when I actually said it out loud to people, they looked at me like I was insane. Which honestly made me laugh a little. But it felt really cool to realize that somewhere along the way, this has become normal to me. Crossing oceans alone doesn’t feel huge and terrifying anymore. It just feels like sailing. And that’s a pretty big milestone. The sailing itself was also absolutely beautiful. I left in the middle of a regatta with the local yacht club, which made the departure feel really special. Then I just kept sailing with the wind behind me, eventually setting twin headsails for the first time. And wow. The boat felt amazing. The sailing felt effortless. Everything just worked. It honestly turned into one of my favorite sailing days so far. 🌊 ⚓ Life on the Showgirl is my journey toward one of the toughest solo sailing races on the planet: the Golden Globe Race — sailed solo, non-stop, and without modern technology. Follow along as I learn, prepare, and chase a dream that feels bigger than me. ------------------------------------------ New videos EVERY 7th of the month ------------------------------------------ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!!: https://www.patreon.com/classicmara ------------------------------------------ Follow Mara: https://www.instagram.com/classicmara_/ __________________________ Support me: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/helgamarielk Vipps: 39088 - Classic Mara Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/griedy1 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/173a9a5e6 __________________________ Affiliate links: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79634&awinaffid=2732466&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dakotalithium.com Orca Navigation System: https://getorca.com/?via=classicmara PitViper: https://www.pitviper.com/discount/CLASSICMARA?redirect=%2F&utm_campaign=money%2Bcounters&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=upfluence

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Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 For Sale By Owner Location: Belhaven, NC Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/fountaine-pajot-athena-38-2/ S/V Andiamo is a North Carolina based 1996 Fountaine Pajot 38 Athena for sale by owner. The Athena 38 is renowned for its performance, reliability, and easy handling, making it a favored choice among bluewater cruisers and coastal sailors alike. With a shallow draft and a generous beam, this catamaran offers excellent stability, ample deck space, and a bright, airy salon perfect for entertaining or relaxing during long passages. The fiberglass construction ensures durability while keeping maintenance straightforward and manageable. In 2010, the vessel received a significant propulsion upgrade with twin Yanmar 3YM30 engines, each showing less than 2,000 hours of use, delivering trusted power and fuel efficiency. For peace of mind underway, the standing rigging was replaced in 2018. This Athena 38 is fully equipped for extended cruising with a high-output Spectra watermaker producing 16 gallons per hour, 400 watts of solar panels, and a robust 300Ah Renogy lithium house bank. A 50 amp DC to DC charger further ensures your energy needs are fully met, letting you enjoy ultimate autonomy while at anchor or offshore. Take advantage of this opportunity to own a proven, ready-to-go cruising catamaran. Minimal preparations are needed to set sail for your next adventure this season! Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/fountaine-pajot-athena-38-2/

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Our speedboat has just picked up some divers and is heading back to Coralia. Time for breakfast!

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La nomenclatura della barca... questo mistero! in barca a vela non si usano gli stessi termini che si usano sulla "terra", ma si usa un vocabolario specifico che se vuoi andar per mare devi conoscere, altrimenti rischi di non capire nulla. io comincio a dirvi che... BUONA ONDA 🌊

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