► Las Palmas, almost an unavoidable stopover on the Atlantic route from Europe, welcomed thousands of sailors during the month of November, when the north-easterly trade winds begin to set in. These crews included a total of 1,300 sailors flying the ARC colors (ARC and ARC +) aboard 253 sailboats. During our visits to the pontoons, we got a measure of the Starlink revolution: only one entrant was equipped last year, compared with 80% of the fleet today... The quality of the connections offered by this satellite operator makes it possible to efficiently follow weather developments, keep in touch those ashore and even work as if at the office! For the first time since we’ve been following ocean-going crews, Vincent, aboard Outremer 51 Piment Rouge, will be sharing his transatlantic passage with us via his videos, which we’ll be relaying. Another special feature of this 2023 edition will be the large number of diesel cans strapped to the guardwires: in a context of very light winds, unusual for the season, the engines (authorized with a penalty for the Multihull category) are likely to be much in demand aboard many of the multihulls. After two weeks of seminars, meetings and safety inspections, the atmosphere on the docks was becoming truly electric during the last three days running up to the start. Studying the weather, stocking up on fresh supplies, washing fruit and vegetables - everyone realized that there was an ocean to cross... Some crew members are more Zen than others: the oldest sailor in the ARC, Joff Hutchinson, 89, declared: “I’ve been sailing for 82 years and I’ve always wanted to cross the Atlantic. Now that my sons have retired, there’s no better time”. The start was relaxed, with the fleet setting off in a light southerly breeze and glorious sunshine, guaranteeing a smooth start for everyone to get their sea legs. ► 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #arcrally #multicoquesmag #multihullsworld #catamaran #transatlantic #bluewatersailing #trimaran #laspalmas #santalucia #emmanuelvandeth #catamaranpimentrouge #outremeryachting #outremer51 #fishing

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En esta ocasión hemos ido al puerto de Punta Lagoa a hacer una inspección de la jarcia firme, jarcia de labor y el palo de un velero Jeanneau Sun Odissey 409. Al llegar me encuentro con un barco muy bien cuidado por sus armadores. Una limpieza perfecta. Tener el barco limpio ayuda a no tener averías. Cuanta más limpieza, menos corrosión. Tenlo claro. Lo primero que hago es poner el tensiómetro de jarcia en los obenques. Deberían tener una tensión del 15% de su carga de ruptura y están al 12%. Opto por darle un poco más de tensión. En cuanto al centrado, está perfecto. A los obenques bajos les doy una tensión del 12%. Subo al palo y me encuentro unos rayazos producidos por el grillete de la driza de la mayor. Corrosión en el soporte de la antena del radar, un trozo de cinta en la roldana de la driza de génova... Pero todo en muy buen estado. Si quieres que te inspeccione tu barco, o si quieres algún tipo de trabajo como trimar el palo, consejos para la navegación o hasta un cambio de jarcia, contacta conmigo en 607907454 o txemacapitan@gmail.com

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While on a recent night dive in Komodo National Park, we had the pleasure of spotting this amazing Seamoth. Keen to join liveaboard diving, and explore the natural wonders of Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park? Contact La Galigo Liveaboard today: ✉️ info@lagaligoliveaboard.com 💬 +62 812 2000 2025 🌐 www.lagaligoliveaboard.com DIVE MORE, EXPERIENCE MORE with La Galigo Liveaboard.

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About a year ago, I met Erion in the heart of Athens when he recognized me from my channel and approached me to express his gratitude for the help I had given him. At the time, he was a talented street artist, creating stunning wall clocks from discarded vinyl records. He was also just beginning his journey as a skipper, dreaming of one day owning his own boat. A year later, we crossed paths again in the same spot. This time, he brought me two meaningful gifts: a custom wall clock featuring my signature logo, as shown in the photo, and the exciting news of his progress as a navigator. God bless you, my friend. I can’t wait to set sail with you in the new year!🕛🎊

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