Motoring on a largely windless day with glassy seas on Bass Strait approximately 20 miles from Point Hicks.

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► 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

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watch the full video to see what it was like to sail offshore across the Gulf Stream the day after a hurricane for 5 days.

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The Privilege Brand needs no introduction as being one of the most desirable catamarans on the planet. We are lucky enough to have a flock of them on our listings including this 2005 awesomely equipped, magnificent example of a Privilege 585 Easy Cruise "Owners Version". Rarely available in this guise based in mainland Spain, close to Murcia & Alicante Airports and well worth a look at, if you are in the market for a luxury catamaran in this class. Impeccably maintained and privately owned, by a loving owner, never chartered........ this is one beautiful catamaran. VAT PAID! SPECS Boat Surveyed - September 2020 2004 Privilege 585 Hull Construction GRP Deck Construction GRP Deck Coulour White Length O.A 17.82m Beam 9.25m Draft 1.8m No of cabins 4 No of Berths 5 Double 2 Single 3+1 crew Heads 4+1 crew Sails and Rig : Main 109m2 Genoa 80m2 Gennaker 135m2 Engines : Twins Make Volvo Engine hours Port 3055 , Stbd 3099 Year of manufacture 2004 Fuel capacity 2000L Date last serviced June 2019 H.P 160HP Model Nos Port 2003002227 , Stbd 2003002225 Ground tackle : Number of anchors 2 Electric Windlass Make and type Brittany 25kg , 20m chain , 60m rode ; Delta 50kg , 60 m chain . 100m rode Outboard : New Yamaha - 40 hrs HP 9.9 HP General on deck : Davits Gang plank Fenders Cockpit table Warps Boat Hook Deck brush Bucket Cockpit cushions Spray hood Bimini Bimini side screens /tent Deck shower Below the waterline : Date inspected August 2020 Date last antifoulded May 2017 Navigation Equipment / Electronics - original to boat 2004 Log /speed / depth VHF DSC Wind speed / direction Autopilo - 2 Chart plotter - 2 GPS Radar Compass Binoculars Hand held compass Hand held VHF Dinghy : 3 years old , Zodiac Lengh 3.4m Inflatable RIB

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