Quick guide to setting the kicker in an Optimist dinghy for strong winds. Sorry about the audio, it was windy! Strong winds means when the sailor is hiking upwind and having to ease the mainsheet in gusts. Lots of kicker will make the boat easier to sail upwind and reduce leech twist and therefore rolling downwind. Ideally also look to rake the mast forwards to balance the centre of effort in the sail and avoid excess weather helm in strong winds.

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Royal Cape 500 Catamaran For Sale By Owner Location: Georgetown, Maryland Asking: $385,000 (USD) Duty Paid Additional catamaran photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.catamaransite.com/catamarans-for-sale/royal-cape-500/ S/V Delphine is a Chesapeake Bay based 2007 Royal Cape 500 Majestic catamaran for sale by owner. S/V Delphine is a new to market, rare 2007 Royal Cape 500 Majestic catamaran, for sale by owner. She had a major refit starting 2017. Royal Cape only makes a few boats a year, used ones don't come on the market very often. 28' beam and wide hulls makes her incredibly spacious with 5 staterooms (most queen berths), all with ensuite heads/showers. Large office in owner's hull makes this the perfect boat for working from "home" anywhere in the world. Outfitted for off-the-grid cruising with watermaker, solar, generator, deep freezer, huge fuel and water tanks, SCUBA tanks, SCUBA compressor, fish-cleaning station and more. Complete galley with full-sized dishwasher, four burner gas stove and oven, microwave/convection/air fryer, refrigerator/freezer, icemaker, tons of storage. Many upgrades including lithium batteries and charging system (2021-22), electronics (2022), engines and generator (2017), 13' Highfield dinghy (2023). Solid, thick fiberglass hull, unlike production catamarans. Custom 64' mast for ICW. New Code 0 gennaker, new high performance North Sails main and jib. Lots of extras such as stainless steel lifelines, 29 opening hatches/portholes (amazing ventilation), MarQuipt boarding stairs, and much more. Built for safety and comfort. Additional catamaran photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.catamaransite.com/catamarans-for-sale/royal-cape-500/

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Ragazzi non succedeva da… mesi? No, non che facessimo la spesa. Ma che ci alzassimo dal letto alle 10!!!! Io mi sono svegliato alle 7 e ho finito il libro Crypto di Dan Brown, Cami ha aperto un occhio e l’ha richiuso senza indugio fino alle 10.00. Che sensazione meravigliosa l’otium. Avevano capito tutto già i romani! Alle 10 ci alziamo e andiamo a riempire il frigo. Prendiamo il gommone e voliamo a 24 nodi verso la parte olandese. Ragazzi 24 nodi con un gommone da 3,5 metri è davvero VOLARE. Arriviamo a terra e un mostro si apre nei nostri stomaci. Una fame che solo un ottimo panino locale può saziare. E così, cediamo. Mettiamo le gambe sotto a un tavolo e ci godiamo la coccola di un pranzetto improvvisato. Seguono spesa e chilometri sotto il sole con acque e borse della spesa per tornare al gommone. Il pomeriggio è passato veloce e, citando Quasimodo, fu subito sera. Un bel tramonto culla Julia e i nostri pensieri. Da domani pare debba arrivare qualche scroscio… ci godremo anche quello! Da lunedì testa sul timone: pensavamo fosse a posto, invece ha ancora gioco in acqua. Vi aggiorneremo! Buona notte/risveglio Andrea

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Discover how this family enjoyed an unforgettable week at sea with Boatjump. We took care of everything — the perfect yacht, the ideal route, and a crew dedicated to every detail. Because at Boatjump, it’s not just about sailing… it’s about creating unforgettable memories together. 🌊 Start planning your perfect experience at sea: 👉 www.boatjump.com

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