Sue and I are helping out with a group of cruisers on Operation Cruisers’ Aid to bring much needed supplies to the Islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. For those that are willing and able, please make a donation to this GoFundMe page: https://gofundme.com/f/cruiser-relief-response-to-beryl/ to help us buy items to bring and donate. For those that know and trust us, please donate through us as the process for extracting funds from GoFundMe takes time and that is in short supply. PayPal: https://paypal.me/BucketNC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Venmo: @Michael-Pail Leave a comment if you decide to donate and we'll give a shout out in an upcoming update video!

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Como Velejar Melhor e com Mais Seguraça? As fitas presas à vela de um veleiro, conhecidas como telltales ou faixas de vento, desempenham um papel crucial na navegação à vela, auxiliando o capitão a determinar o ajuste ideal do rumo em relação ao vento. Essas fitas são instrumentos simples, porém eficazes, que fornecem informações valiosas sobre o fluxo de ar ao redor da vela, permitindo que o velejador tome decisões informadas para maximizar a velocidade e a eficiência da embarcação. As fitas são geralmente compostas de tecido leve e colorido, como fita adesiva ou tiras de plástico. Elas são presas à superfície da vela em pontos estratégicos, como a borda de ataque ou a área do painel principal. O número e a posição das fitas podem variar de acordo com o tamanho e o tipo de vela, bem como as condições de vento prevalecentes. Em geral, são instaladas várias fitas em cada lado da vela, permitindo uma visão mais ampla do fluxo de ar. Quando o velejador ajusta o rumo em relação ao vento, as fitas oferecem informações visuais instantâneas sobre o desempenho da vela. Quando o veleiro está no ângulo ideal em relação ao vento, as fitas ficam paralelas à corrente de ar, indicando que a vela está bem ajustada e maximizando sua capacidade de propulsão. Isso significa que o vento está fluindo suavemente pela superfície da vela, proporcionando a sustentação necessária para impulsionar o barco. No entanto, se as fitas começarem a se agitar ou a ficarem irregulares, é um sinal de que o fluxo de ar está sendo perturbado. Por exemplo, se as fitas do lado de fora da vela começarem a se afastar da superfície, significa que o ângulo em relação ao vento é muito fechado, conhecido como "fechar demais o vento". Isso resulta em um arrasto excessivo e perda de velocidade. Por outro lado, se as fitas próximas ao centro da vela começarem a se separar, indica que o ângulo em relação ao vento é muito aberto, ou seja, "abrir demais o vento". Isso leva a uma perda de eficiência e diminuição da velocidade. Com base nessas indicações visuais fornecidas pelas fitas, o velejador pode fazer ajustes precisos no rumo para otimizar o desempenho do veleiro. Ao monitorar as fitas constantemente, o capitão pode garantir que o ângulo em relação ao vento seja mantido dentro de uma faixa ideal, maximizando a propulsão e a velocidade do barco. Além disso, as fitas também são úteis para detectar outras condições de navegação importantes. Por exemplo, se as fitas começarem a vibrar ou tremer rapidamente, pode indicar rajadas de vento ou mudanças repentinas na direção do vento. Isso pode alertar o velejador para se preparar e ajustar a vela de acordo, evitando surpresas e possíveis manobras perigosas.

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Team racing is a really fun variation of sailboat racing. There are teams of two boats generally, and the goal is two-fold: get around the course as a team with the highest finishing places, and as part of that, work together to screw over boats from other teams!

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Bavaria 40 Ocean Centre Cockpit – 2001 | Privately Owned • Never Chartered • VAT Paid • Mediterranean Based A well-maintained and extensively equipped Bavaria 40 Ocean Centre Cockpit, one of the most respected cruising yachts in her class. Built by Bavaria Yachtbau in 2001 and configured in the highly desirable owner’s version layout, she combines comfortable liveaboard accommodation with proven offshore capability, making her ideal for Mediterranean cruising, extended voyages and long-term life afloat. Privately owned throughout her life and never chartered, she has benefited from continuous maintenance and thoughtful upgrades. Offered VAT paid and currently located in the Mediterranean, she represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine cruising yacht ready for immediate use. The Bavaria 40 Ocean is renowned for its secure centre cockpit design, spacious interior and practical sailing characteristics. Below deck, the owner’s layout provides exceptional comfort, featuring a forward double guest cabin and a large aft owner’s stateroom with a queen-sized berth. The bright saloon, upgraded with suede upholstery in 2016, offers a welcoming living space, complemented by a well-equipped galley, dedicated navigation station and a heads compartment with separate shower. Under sail, she is easy to manage and well suited to short-handed cruising. Her fractional sloop rig incorporates in-mast furling, while standing rigging and the Furlex furling system were renewed in 2015. The genoa was replaced in 2016 and the mainsail in 2017, both remaining in very good condition. Quality Harken self-tailing winches complete an efficient and dependable sail-handling package. Power is provided by a Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp diesel engine with approximately 3,332 hours. The engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2017, including new injectors and cambelt, while the saildrive seal was renewed in 2012. The yacht is particularly well equipped for independent cruising. A modern electrical system renewed in 2021 includes Victron AGM batteries, Victron monitoring and inverter systems, Alpha Pro charging regulation and upgraded wiring. Two 150W solar panels with MPPT controller provide excellent energy generation, allowing the vessel to operate with minimal reliance on shore power. Navigation equipment includes a B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter, AIS transponder, Garmin GPS, Raymarine wind, speed and depth instruments, Raymarine autopilot, DSC VHF radio and Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator. Tankage comprises 230 litres of fuel, 380 litres of fresh water and a 60-litre holding tank, supporting extended cruising without compromise. Ground tackle includes a 33kg Spade anchor, secondary anchors, 80 metres of galvanised chain and a Lofrans electric windlass with cockpit remote. Additional equipment includes a bimini, sprayhood, cockpit cushions, passerelle, deck shower, winter cover, heating systems, liferaft, PLB, safety gear and an Aquafax inflatable tender with Tohatsu outboard. https://www.williamsandsmithells.com/boats/bavaria-40cc-ocean/

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Gab's Sports Bar & Café: The Best Place for Game Day Fun! 🍻🏒 🚩CLARENCE ROCKLAND, ONTARIO, CANADA 🇨🇦, "Where every game is a home game! Grab a drink, cheer loud, and taste victory at [Gab's Sports Bar&Cafe ]!" Welcome to [Gab's], where the thrill of the game meets the comfort of a café! Catch every match on our big screens, savour delicious bites, and enjoy ice-cold drinks. Whether you're celebrating a win or rallying for a comeback, [Gab's] is your ultimate sports haven. Join the excitement today! @sanndzboze, @samurai514, #shorts, #ytshorts #2024, #sandy, #godsownmeadow, #rockland, #canada🇨🇦, #photography, #perspective, #perspectivephotography, #trending, #trendingreels, #canadatourism, #gab's, #sportsbar, #cheers

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