Marine radar is one of the most useful tools onboard because it can detect things long before you can clearly see them. Radar stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. It works by sending out pulses of radio energy and measuring the echoes that bounce back from objects around the boat. Because those signals travel at the speed of light, the radar can calculate how far away a target is from the time it takes for the echo to return. As the radar antenna rotates, it also determines the bearing of that return, allowing the display to show where vessels, land, navigation marks, and even areas of heavy rain are relative to your boat. That becomes especially valuable at night, in fog, in rain, or whenever visibility is poor. With practice, radar can also help you track other vessels and judge whether a target may present a collision risk. But radar does not replace what is happening outside the boat. The Navigation Rules still require a proper lookout by sight and hearing, as well as by all available means. #sailing #sailingschool #sailboat #ship #sea

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The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. She is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort and space, not to mention the thrill of sailing. https://excess-catamarans.com/our-catamarans/excess-11 Suscribe to EXCESS-Catamarans Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/ExcessCatamarans Website : https://excess-catamarans.com/en/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/EXCESSCatamarans/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/excess_catamarans/ #excess #sailing #catamarans #boatshow #düsseldorf

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A treat for the grandkids right before they go home, isn’t being a grandparent the best!

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Rate this solar-powered catamaran from 1-10 ⚓🌞 and tell us where you’d cruise off-grid! Silent Yachts S80 © Silent Yachts Length: 79 ft 10 in (24.3 m) Beam: 35 ft 10 in (10.92 m) Draft: 3 ft 11 in (1.2 m) Displacement: approx. 127,800 lb (58,000 kg) Top Speed: 20 knots or 23 mph (37 km/h) Cruising Speed: 6–12 knots or 7–14 mph (11–22 km/h) Range: unlimited on solar power Price: approx. US$ 5.9 Million The Silent S80 is built for quiet, clean cruising with no need for fuel. It features a massive solar array generating up to 26 kWp, paired with a battery bank up to 429 kWh. The result? Near-silent operation, zero emissions, and serious bluewater capability. Layouts range from 4 to 6 cabins with expansive indoor and outdoor lounges, a flybridge, and optional third deck. This is a catamaran for those who want to travel far—without leaving a trace. Current pricing starts around US$ 5.9 Million. #SilentYachtsS80 #SolarYacht #EcoCruising #LuxuryCatamaran #Shorts

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