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After extensive sea trials, the new SW105GT Taniwha has taken to the ocean on her maiden voyage. An experienced crew of 4 men and 3 women will take turns along a journey of 7,500 miles, passing Santa Elena Island, Cape Verde, the Canary islands and finally entering the Mediterranean via Gibraltar. Fair Winds, Taniwha! Discover SW15GT Taniwha on our website: https://www.sws-yachts.com/yachts/sw105/sw105-gt/ #sw105 #sw105gt #taniwha #sailingyacht #sailingboat #sailboat #sailingsuperyacht #supersailyacht #southernwind #southernwindyachts #southernwindshipyard
Bowline Knot is the most useful and most popular knot in the world of sailing – it is easy to tie, but also to untie. It is, however, extremely firm and secure. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Bowline Knot: Step1: Form a loop Form a loop by simply crossing the two sides of the line. Step 2: Line through the rope At this point, you should have two ends – a free and a standing one. As you’ve made the loop, bring the free end of the line through the rope (as some like to say – the rabbit comes out of the hole). Step 3: Wrap it Wrap it around the standing end and bring it back through the loop (the rabbit goes around the tree and then back into the hole). Step 4: Tighten Tighten the knot by pulling both ends.
Meet Melanie and Carolyn of Sunshine Cruising Yachts—two sisters raised on the water and still riding the waves, helping others find their dream boats. Their story is salt-soaked and full-circle. 🎙️Watch the podcast Wed 7/1/25 at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist #SaltyPodcast #SaltyAbandon #Sailing #BoatLife #SunshineCruisingYachts #SistersWhoSail #capntinsley Check out Melanie's Books: Boat Buying Basics: https://amzn.to/4ez2vUP Boat Girl: https://amzn.to/4l99CWq Boat Kid: https://amzn.to/3GsOgUU
Even on a 24ft Strider catamaran it does not roll when lying beam on to waves with all sails down. Try doing this on a 24ft monohull! See more on the Woods Designs website www.sailingcatamarans.com I also have a range of other multihull designs, both power and sail from 14-45ft that you can build yourself from plans