Paul Exner who leads who runs the Modern Geographic Sailing Academy takes students step-by-step to go anywhere by sail. He teaches sailors the skills they need to sail in the ocean with confidence. This video shows him on a heavy air passage across Hawaii’s Alenuihaha Channel between Maui and Big Island in heavy weather aboard his Cape George Cutter 31, SOLSTICE. He has sailed hard for 40 years before he'd been in conditions that required a storm trysail and storm headsails. His students on this expedition had signed up for sailing in storm sailing conditions. Paul writes, “Bluewater sailing is a ‘practice’ — the same as any professional discipline like law, medicine, engineering, or business … you must practice your ‘art’ under the circumstances you’d expect in the real-world. Before a sailor can grow, they must surround themselves with bluewater conditions to establish a base-line from which mastery grows. “During the MOD GEO expedition you’ll grow as a sailor through hands-on practice on routes that you plan, influenced by weather forecasts you interpret — while you manage an ocean-ready sailing vessel to encounter a complete range of offshore and coastal conditions thrown at you in real time. You’ll learn proven seamanship methods and actionable-info to accelerate the pace and confidence by which you reach your sailing dream.” Paul’s not kidding you with these firm statements — many sailors have learned from Paul Exner how to complete their own Earth circumnavigation, sail multi-year voyages aboard their own boat — OR, become a trusted professional in the marine industry. Paul is a very experienced sailor and he knows how to teach seamanship. He also knows that an ocean-going boat needs dependable equipment. That is why his boat is powered by UK Sailmakers’ bluewater standard dacron cruising sails. In fact, he is just replacing his 18-year-old genoa. That’s a lot of years, especially when most of those miles were done on the ocean.

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most sports have dedicated footwear. Even boating

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Take a closer look at the systems that power comfort on board — from the generator to air conditioning and water systems. In this video, we focus on the maintenance and inspection of the generator (gen set) and its role in supporting key onboard systems. Just like the main engine, the generator undergoes regular servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and full technical checks to ensure reliable performance. Our technicians also inspect all associated components, from piping to electrical connections, making sure everything is functioning safely and efficiently. Since the generator powers essential comfort systems, we also cover the maintenance of air conditioning units across all cabins, along with water systems such as pumps and water makers. These checks are critical to ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience on board. This is a practical look at how we maintain the systems that keep a yacht fully operational, comfortable, and ready for every charter. #YachtManagement #BoatMaintenance #YachtOwnership #MarineSystems #Sailing

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A small but critical error: a pre-existing hole is 2cm too close, preventing the new Furuno satellite from fitting perfectly. Installation woes continue. #BoatTech #MarineElectronics #InstallationFail #Furuno

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Taken on a Seven Seas trip to the Forgotten Islands, 2013 http://www.thesevenseas.net

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