► Discover our full article on our website: https://www.multihulls-world.com/news-catamaran-trimaran/arc-2024-almost-3000-nautical-miles-ahead-of-them ► The success of blue water cruising rallies is undeniable, and in this field, the World Cruising Club hosts the biggest, with no fewer than 234 yachts registered for the ARC+ and the ARC combined. We were in Las Palmas for the start of the ARC. The first thing we noticed on the marina pontoons was the growing number of multihulls: there were 33 in 2021, 37 in 2022, 44 last year and 45 this year, out of the 140 boats registered for the start. This brings the number of two and three-hulled yachts taking part to 32% - compared with 28% in 2023, when 156 yachts were entered. The most represented multihull brand this year is Fountaine Pajot with 8 examples, followed by Outremer and Lagoon - with 7 and 5 catamarans respectively. More generally, these transatlantic rallies are always well attended, even if the edition we’re following this year shows a slight decline in favor of the ARC+. Launched in 2013, this rally leaves Las Palmas two weeks ahead of the ARC and includes a stopover in Cape Verde, which seems to be very popular before reaching Granada. The “traditional” ARC, meanwhile, is celebrating its 39th edition and has always set off from Las Palmas. The finish line is in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. It’s interesting to note that the format proposed by the organizers, which incorporates safety checks, training modules and comprehensive checks, has become even safer with the advent of satellite internet – thanks to Starlink. Crews with little or no experience of ocean sailing, of which there are now quite a large number, can benefit from assistance that would have been unimaginable just a couple of years ago... In port, the last three days were devoted to final preparations for the multihulls and, of course, victualing - fresh supplies are only taken on board the day before. This is also the day for cleaning fruit with water - it is then hung in well-ventilated nets. Sunday November 24: only a few clouds on the sky and an absence of wind... a trickle of south-easterly air decided to settle over the start line. The whole multihull fleet was ready to set out across the Atlantic, with the exception of one of the Outremer 55s, which had a few technical issues - fortunately, it was able to be hauled out thanks to the brand-new 850-ton travelift, inaugurated just a week previously. At the start, it was Mark and Penny Belcher’s Lagoon 400 Two Hoots (UK) that crossed the line first, followed by Kenneth Frantz’s Elba 45 My Cherie Amour (USA) and Francesco Rongoni’s Neel 47 trimaran Ferdinand (FR). Then, as if by magic, the wind shifted to the northeast and began to strengthen: the trade winds at last! On the deck of the Spanish warship traditionally chartered as a committee boat for the start of the event, Paul Tetlow, the new director of the ARC, didn’t hide his relief as soon as the final start was made: just 5 days ago, the weather forecasts were predicting a strong southerly flow which would have compromised the start - to the point where a three-day delay was even being considered. ► 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 @worldcruising #worldcruisingclub #arcrally #laspalmas #grancanaria #atlanticcrossing #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #tradewinds #rolnauticlaspalmas

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After 10 years in the sport, skydiving has completely changed my life. In this video, I share what it’s like to be a professional skydiver and tandem instructor with over a decade of experience jumping out of airplanes. We cover everything from high-speed freefly skydives to what makes tandem skydiving so rewarding. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at daily dropzone life, including a fun (and very real) parachute packing race with my buddy Ben. Whether you're into skydiving, aviation, extreme sports, or just curious about what it's like to fall from 13,000 feet, there’s something here for you. 🎥 In This Video: – 10 years of skydiving experience – How skydiving changed my life – Tandem skydives and first-time jump reactions – Freefly and belly jumps with friends – Parachute packing race (can you pack faster?) – The joy of introducing new people to the sky – Flying, freefall, and everything in between Whether you're a licensed skydiver, student jumper, private pilot, aerobatics enthusiast, or just dream of flying, I hope this video inspires you to chase the sky. 📍 Filmed at: Skydive Midwest - https://skydivemidwest.com/ 🪂 Gear used: Vector V300 Micron - PD Valkyrie 71 - Kua Sky https://www.kuasky.com/ 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more skydiving videos, aviation adventures, and behind-the-scenes life as a skydiver and pilot. #Skydiving #TandemSkydive #Freefly #SkydiverLife #ParachutePacking #AviationVlog #ExtremeSports #PilotVlog #SkyAdventure #BaseJumping #Wingsuit #DropzoneLife #FlyingHigh #GeneralAviation #AdrenalineRush

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Sailing boat - Både sælges, Finnsailer 38, 1978 EUR 47.000 Scanboat https://www.scanboat.com/en/boat-market/boats/sailing-boat-finnsailer-38-17466797

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Nearly 6 months since Scott passed. Still can't believe it. Rest in Peace, MB.

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