We’ve just crossed the Atlantic — but the next leg might be even more dangerous. Between Cádiz and Gibraltar, orca whales have been attacking sailboats… and we’re heading straight through their territory. Our plan: stay close to shore, dodge fishing nets, and hope the orcas don’t find us. Then we’ll face the Strait of Gibraltar — one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world — where massive tankers and ferries surround our tiny sailboat. Sail with us as we navigate the gateway to the Mediterranean and continue our voyage toward Dubai. The journey has only just begun 🌊⚓️ #Sailing #SailingAdventure #StraitOfGibraltar #OrcaAttacks #SailingLife #SailingVlog #YachtLife #OceanAdventure #SailboatJourney#AtlanticCrossing #MediterraneanSailing #SailingToDubai #BluewaterSailing #AdventureSailing #SailWithUs #SailingCommunity #SailingYouTube #LiveaboardLife#bumsonaboat

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the sea can be a scary place 🌊 it lays bare the power of nature it lays bare your personal limits the sea can be a scary place 🌊 it does not care of right or wrong it does not judge your fears or courage the sea can be a scary place 🌊 but oh how many wonders does it hold but oh how many stories has it told the sea can be a scary place 🌊 and today we bowed to its might but tomorrow we ride it’s endless tide - please don’t judge my writing skills or my respect of the ocean, please don’t comment on how the waves do not look like 4m breaking waves, if you ever tried to film waves you know, please be kind because sharing “failure” in todays world is probably the bravest thing one can do and I try to be proud of it, because I know it will help some of you - this post is for all you sailors who did turn around, it was not weakness, it was respect of the ocean and yourself 🥰 Stay Salty, Greta and Michael on Zambezi ⛵️ #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #sailboatlife #liveaboard #catamaran #catamaranlife

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► Just look at multihulls sailing all over the world - especially on longer passages: many of them leave their mainsail stowed on the boom. In the event of a squall or big gusts, it’s not always so easy to reduce sail quickly and calmly. That’s why the idea of a furling mainsail is so attractive. But until now, two systems have coexisted on the market, both of which Lagoon has found less than satisfactory: an in-mast furling system increases weight aloft and prohibits the use of conventional horizontal battens, while standard in-boom furling system uses a mandrel built into a housing – making it ultimately very heavy and even dangerous in the event of an impromptu gybe, and the crew can’t see what’s going on during hoisting and lowering maneuvers. The Lagoon Furling Boom, designed as an option for the Lagoon 46 and 51, favors the boom rather than the mast for furling, and dispenses with the need for a special housing. The sail therefore remains visible, like the good old roller booms of the 1960s... except that the system has progressed with a structure attached to the mast that offers a constant radius. The aim is to distribute the load from the battens onto the bolt rope, thus significantly increasing the life of the mainsail. The Lagoon Furling Boom is kept level by having a topping lift stop and includes a horizontal feeder adjustment (luff guide prefeeder), ensuring a more favorable angle of attack at the luff. During our tests at La Rochelle, the system proved functional provided four instructions were followed: - Fully release the mainsheet - Set the topping lift to the stop - Hold the catamaran head to wind - Maintain good tension on the luff during hoisting and lowering The electric winch takes 4 minutes to hoist the sail (only slow speed is used for safety). Only one point remains to be optimized: the feeder, left free laterally, runs the risk of pivoting and obstructing the passage of the first batten. A stop to limit the angle to 30° angle should solve the problem. The Lagoon Furling Boom is clearly an item of equipment that will encourage sailors to use their mainsail more often, but let’s not dream: it’s still impossible to reduce the sail area downwind without turning into the wind. This product is primarily designed for family and/or short-handed crews. An e-Watch option alerts the user, when using one of the winches, if the topping lift is not at the stop or if the mainsheet is not sufficiently eased. Price: €37,000 ex-tax, including the sail, for the Lagoon 46; €46,000 ex-tax, sail included, for the Lagoon 51. ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X - https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag @LagoonCatamarans1984 #lagooncatamaran #lagoon46 #lagoon51 #grandpavoisofficiel #larochelle #multihullsworld #multicoquesmag #catamaran #multihull #multicoque #furlingboom #lagoonfurlingboom

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Project X gently glides into the picturesque harbor between the historic cliffs of Bonifacio on the island of Corsica—a place where luxury meets nature. The perfect start to a charter trip among the islands of Sardinia and Corsica: azure waters, quiet bays, and absolute freedom on the water. Sometimes all you need is to find the right harbor. @motoryachtprojectx #luxuryyacht #yachtlife #corsicacharter #spinnakermagazine #spinnakerbureau

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In this video, Mahina answers this most very common question asked by many travellers heading to Croatia: "What currency do we use in Croatia?" So, if you're planning a trip to Croatia, make sure to watch this video to get up to speed on the local currency! #cash #croatia #holiday #currency #euro

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