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► Las Palmas, almost an unavoidable stopover on the Atlantic route from Europe, welcomed thousands of sailors during the month of November, when the north-easterly trade winds begin to set in. These crews included a total of 1,300 sailors flying the ARC colors (ARC and ARC +) aboard 253 sailboats. During our visits to the pontoons, we got a measure of the Starlink revolution: only one entrant was equipped last year, compared with 80% of the fleet today... The quality of the connections offered by this satellite operator makes it possible to efficiently follow weather developments, keep in touch those ashore and even work as if at the office! For the first time since we’ve been following ocean-going crews, Vincent, aboard Outremer 51 Piment Rouge, will be sharing his transatlantic passage with us via his videos, which we’ll be relaying. Another special feature of this 2023 edition will be the large number of diesel cans strapped to the guardwires: in a context of very light winds, unusual for the season, the engines (authorized with a penalty for the Multihull category) are likely to be much in demand aboard many of the multihulls. After two weeks of seminars, meetings and safety inspections, the atmosphere on the docks was becoming truly electric during the last three days running up to the start. Studying the weather, stocking up on fresh supplies, washing fruit and vegetables - everyone realized that there was an ocean to cross... Some crew members are more Zen than others: the oldest sailor in the ARC, Joff Hutchinson, 89, declared: “I’ve been sailing for 82 years and I’ve always wanted to cross the Atlantic. Now that my sons have retired, there’s no better time”. The start was relaxed, with the fleet setting off in a light southerly breeze and glorious sunshine, guaranteeing a smooth start for everyone to get their sea legs. ► 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 #arcrally #multicoquesmag #multihullsworld #catamaran #transatlantic #bluewatersailing #trimaran #laspalmas #santalucia #emmanuelvandeth #catamaranpimentrouge #outremeryachting #outremer51

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Join offshore racing legend Abby Ehler in our latest 'Mini Masterclass' as she shares valuable insights from her exceptional offshore racing career. From her current role in Team Holcim-PRB in The Ocean Race to her victories and experiences in Team SCA and Team Brunel, Abby distills her offshore racing wisdom for offshore enthusiasts. Prepare to up your game as Abby unravels what it takes to excel at every race - because in the open ocean, preparation is key! #northsailsperformanceclothing #NorthSails #OffshoreRacing #Masterclass #AbbyEhler #TheOceanRace

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Throwback to that time in Fiji when our new boat decided to test us with a surprise system failure 🛠️⚓️ Prep with us, and turn 'uh-oh' moments into 'aha!' ones 💡 #BluewaterCruising #SailingSmarter #CruisingLife #BoatBreakdown #ProblemSolving

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Designed for world explorers under sail who love to combine discovery with the pure joy of helming, the Allures 45.9/S brings a new breath of performance to the Allures spirit. Aluminium hull, carbon rig, lifting keel a winning trio delivering reduced weight aloft, optimized mass distribution, and increased sail power thanks to a taller mast. A bold, elegant and performance-driven version built to go further, faster, more intensely. Always in complete freedom. #alluresyachting #Allures459S #liftingkeel #carbonmast #performance #aluminiumboat #bluewatercruising

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