#sailing #PHRF #sailboatracing #CaptainQ #BoatFools #racingstories #sailboatlife Old Sailing Rivals Talk Smack Two old racing rivals. One rating system. Plenty of trash talk. ⚓😄 In this short, Captain Alan “Captain Q” Kew and Tristram Coburn revisit the good old days—when starting lines were crowded, egos were fragile, and PHRF ratings decided who really won the race. If you’ve ever wondered what PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) means, or why sailors argue about it decades later, this one’s for you. Using the Intrepid 40 as the spark, we break down how PHRF works—seconds per mile, rating differences, and why two boats (and two skippers) can finish together but never agree on the result. This is accidentally educational sailing content: part nostalgia, part explanation, and part friendly (mostly) rivalry. Whether you’re a cruiser, racer, or just here for the banter, welcome to BoatFools Sailing. 👉 Subscribe for real-world sailboat reviews, racing stories, and honest boat-buying advice—no yacht-broker fluff. Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.

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Days shaped by the sea. Dives that start at first light and end with the sun sinking behind the horizon. Quiet moments on deck, salt in the air, nowhere else to be. Diving with The Junk Liveaboards isn’t about ticking sites off a list. It’s about slowing down, diving well, and sharing the ocean with a small group who gets it. If this feels like your kind of diving, you're already one of us 🥰 Come and join the adventures - https://thejunk.com/

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Looking forward to cruising the Caribbean again soon! Continue following along for more content on this Balance Catamaran.

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Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 Catamaran For Sale By Owner Location: Le Marin, Martinique Asking: 267.000 € (EUR) Additional catamaran photos, details, and equipment list as well as seller contact information can be viewed at: https://www.catamaransite.com/catamarans-for-sale/#post-64359 S/V Gaia is a 2006 Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 catamaran, for sale by owner. We are offering our 2006 Belize 43. This model of Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran is one of the most popular cruising catamarans of all time. Its the perfect boat as she is fast, safe, comfortable and robust. It is well known for its superior sailing capabilities in all weather, ease of handling and unparalleled cruising comfort. It has always been kept in perfect condition. Fully self-sufficient in water and electricity with a watermaker (120l/h), the last generation solar panel 760W and new set of batteries from 2024 (5x150Ah). The 4 double cabins give the opportunity to invite your friends or take some paying guests with you on your trips. Each cabin has its own bathroom fitted with shower, sink and toilet. LED lights and USB ports run throughout the boat. Sail away with peace of mind with new standing riggings 2023, new dinghy, new outboard engine 15hp, inboard engines at 1500hours, solar panel 760 W, new trampoline, new Victron convertor, new generator, new electronic navigation instruments 2023, etc. All safety equipment is up-to-date and includes 2 automatic life vests, and 8 150N life vests, 2kg fire extinguishers new 2023 and10-person life raft new from November 2023. Additional catamaran photos, details, and equipment list as well as seller contact information can be viewed at: https://www.catamaransite.com/catamarans-for-sale/#post-64359

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