Offshore cruising in a sudden pop‑up thunderstorm is anything but predictable—one moment the sea rolls steady, the next a wall of wind barrels down, whipping the rigging and heeling the boat hard over as spray leaps across the deck. Rain lashes sideways, stinging skin and soaking everything in seconds, until I can’t tell what’s seawater and what’s sky. The storm seems to come from nowhere, fierce and messy, leaving me braced against the wheel, drenched and blinking through the chaos, riding it out until the burst of fury suddenly eases as quickly as it arrived.

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For centuries sailors have navigated their way across the oceans by celestial navigation or nautical astronomy - using a sextant with the sun, moon, planets, and stars. For the modern sailor, it is essential when crossing oceans as back up to the modern and much relied upon electronic navigation. If you are curious about how to use a sextant or have taken the RYA Yachtmaster or Ocean Theory courses, or are even self-taught, our celestial sailing weekends are ideal offering both an introduction and a refresher. All are welcome. A big advantage is that you learn in a small group, under the supervision of an expert instructor. The weekends involve sailing along the south side of the Isle of Wight and back up through the Needles. A beautiful area to sail whilst offering ample opportunity to practice using the sextant. To find out more head to our website or follow us on our social channels. Please do call or email if you have any questions. Website: https://www.firstclasssailing.com/ Email: info@firstclasssailing.com Call: 0203 006 3717 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassSa... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_class... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2262271

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The other day we had a sneak peek at the design, and we absolutely love it! It’s going to be big, but we’re confident Vela can pull off the look. 💁🏼‍♀️ Soon, we’ll be test-fitting the tubes! Fingers crossed, we’ll have it installed before splashing in late March. 🫣🤞 What do you think of the design?

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John and Anne discuss some guidelines to consider before making your first boat purchase.

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The Panther 48 from McConaghy is the smallest of the new Electric Panther Sailing Catamaran Series. What do you think? ▫️ Also in development: a 56, 68 and 78.  ▫️ Engineered to keep things simple and light with full-electric capabilities. Powered by wind, hydro and an impressive 104 square meters of solar, these yachts are targeted to consume just 16.11 kw at cruising speeds of 7.5 knots.  ▫️ Range: Up to 800 nautical miles motoring. ▫️ Primary System: 48V powering propulsion, winches, water maker, industion hob and more. ▫️ Backup System: Single 11 kW genset for reliability and safety. ▫️ With a sleek carbon mast and self-tacking headsail, lightweight deck gear layout, the Eco Panther Series is designed for simplicity and performance. ▫️ #eco #electric #yachts @McConaghyBoatsTV

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Find out all you need to know about the Formula Kite class, making its debut in the sailing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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