The design of the hull lines of J8 was originally from the legendary boards of Frank C. Paine. Paine is famous for his 1930 J-class yacht Yankee that was modified and updated in 1934 and the only J that could compete against the considerably longer waterline Super Js'. The lines plan shows that Paine designed J8 with an 88 ft original waterline length, a foot longer than any other J ever designed. He intended to accept a penalty on sail area for waterline length, which was quite radical in those days. The handicap system that is used nowadays is totally different but history has proven that waterline length is crucial in these designs. Read more: https://www.hoekdesign.com/yacht/j8-topaz

0

0

0

2,994

🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure! We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure. 🧭 Want to Support the Journey? Join us on Patreon for early video access, uncut updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive Zoom meetups with the crew: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix 🛍️ Grab Some Sailing with Six Merch Check out our official store for tees, stickers, and gear that supports our voyage: 👉 https://sailingwithsix.store/ 📸 Follow Our Daily Adventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithsix Website & Blog: https://www.sailingwithsix.com 📬 Get Onboard Our Email List Be the first to hear about new videos, digital products, and sailing resources: 👉 https://www.sailingwithsix.com ⚓ New to the Channel? We share what life is really like living aboard with kids — homeschooling, provisioning, sailing mishaps, and the magic in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. #SailingWithSix #FamilySailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingFamily #TravelWithKids

0

0

0

36

Just in case you missed it! Sailing highlights from the 50th Anniversary of the Hobie Cat Catamaran!

0

0

0

2,385

Stop Guessing: Best Deck-Stepped Mast Design Revealed #boat #sailing #shorts

0

0

0

544

0

0

0

0

160

Welcome to Navel Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I’m your host Isabel. In our Sail Series Episode 8, we're diving into the world of cruising with a catamaran, focusing on the essential skills of furling and unfurling headsails for optimal efficiency and ease of handling. Learn valuable tips and techniques that every cruising sailor should know. For in-depth knowledge, check out📚: • 'Sailing Fundamentals' by Gary Jobson • or 'The Complete Sailor' by David Seidman. 🌊 Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Navel Gazing at Camp David, to catch full tours and reviews of both catamarans and monohulls with your host, David Orton. Don't miss out on the adventure! 🔍 Join us on Patreon for exclusive benefits like ad-free viewing, downloads of specification comparison excel sheets, and PowerPoint layout comparisons for each episode. Your support makes new yacht review episodes possible. Thank you!

0

0

0

288