The biennial Rolex Fastnet Race is one of sailing’s ultimate challenges. Over the 605 nautical mile course, crews face a severe test of their endurance and sailing prowess as they race across the English Channel and Celtic Sea, before turning at the mythical Fastnet Rock and heading back eastwards to the finish line in Plymouth. First held in 1925, and organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Cub ever since, the ocean classic has been supported by Rolex since 2001 as part of its enduring relationship with the sport of yachting that dates back more than six decades. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2Un2qdY Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and today supports the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas. The brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races, such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting new SailGP series, where national teams race in supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the likes of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Malta Yacht Club, Yacht Club Italiano, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport. #Rolex #RolexFastnetRace #Perpetual

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Join Us at the Cannes Yachting Festival for the Bali 5.2 World Premiere! 🌟 Dates: September 9–14, 2025 📍 Location: Vieux Port & Port Canto, Cannes Discover the brand-new Bali 5.2. A stunning 52-footer packed with innovation, space, and open-air luxury. Highlights include: * Ultra-modular layouts: Configurable from 3 to 6 cabins, with up to 16 berths * Signature Bali design: Solid foredeck, “up-and-over” door, panoramic views, and a beach-club hydraulic platform (tender lift) * Big-boat luxury in a compact frame: Spacious flybridge lounging, U-shaped galley, swim ladder, and cutting-edge sail systems Our team will be on hand to guide you aboard, discuss charter management options, and share exclusive 2026 offers. Stay tuned for more details! @bali.catamarans #Bali52 #CannesYachtingFestival #BaliCatamarans #CatamaranGuru #BoatShowReveal #OpenSpaceDesign #YachtPremiere

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People ask us all the time — how do you fly a spinnaker on a Balance catamaran? In this video, Phil from Zoom Sails (who designed every sail for SV GoTFO) walks us through step-by-step: ⚓ Rigging with color-coded sheets & guys (Port sheet = red, Starboard sheet = green, Guys = black) ⚓ Hoist sequence — halyard + sock deployment ⚓ Trimming — sheets side-to-side, guys control foot height ⚓ Flying angles — best between the 120s°, can fly as high as 90° relative ⚓ The douse — comms, shackle release, sock down, halyard down We’ve flown “Big Purple” before, but this lesson was about balance and confidence. Even though Dennis wasn’t aboard, Phil was in Greece as we passed south — and I had to step in. My Love Bug 💜🐞 reflection? Sailing teaches us to own our triggers, protect each other when we’re flooded, and always return to the calm at the helm. 📧 Want our wind-angle PDF? Email us at gtfoplan@gmail.com. #GTFOplan #SVGTFO #ZoomSails #SpinnakerLesson Phil of ZoomSails.com CURRENT LOCATION: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV-GTFO/ ABOUT OUR CATAMARAN: We love our new Balance 482 - it's a perfect size for a cruising couple to handle and is a great "balance" of performance and comfort. One of our favorite features is the excellent ventilation since we mostly live as "hookers" (aka at anchor) where the boat automatically turns into the wind so we stay cool and we don't need to battle mold. We also have starlink for easy off-grid life. Our 2400 watt solar panel array also means we rarely need to run an engine to charge our batteries. ABOUT US: We saved for a our future boat, sold everything that we owned, and shipped the rest in a container to Cape Town, South Africa. We then flew there and explored South Africa by way of a safari and touring Cape Town before moving aboard our boat. We then sailed to Saint Helena, Ascension Island, Fernando de Naronha (Brazil), Martinique, Sint Maarten (Dutch and French side), the US Virgin Islands (Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas), the British Virgin Islands (Anegada, Norman Island, Jost van Dyke, and Anegada), The Bahamas (Inagua, Crooked Island, Long Island, George Town, Staniel Cay, the Exumas, and Eleuthera). We then sailed back to the United States, making landfall in Cape Canaveral, Florida. From there our destinations are endless! Both Dennis and Ann grew up military brats with Army fathers. Dennis (the Colonel) served 30 years in the US Army and his retirement pension helped us retire in our 50s. Ann (the ship's Captain) wrote Test Automation in Python and Java. Dennis and Ann met on Match.com where Ann had in her profile "Do you want to sail the world with me?" Ann easily brought Dennis into sailing, and he loved the GTFOplan of retiring early and sailing the world. After many years of saving, living on one income but earning two, and cutting back on everything possible, they saved enough to buy a Balance 482. Follow them as they get real about boat life and all the hassles of buying a new boat because we all know N.E.W. means Not Everything Works. Kisses, Ann & Dennis Twitter: @GTFOplan Facebook: https://facebook.com/anndennis.snellikin.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtfoplan/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/gtfoplan Email: gtfoplan@gmail.com

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Giorgio e il mare un canale che vuole portare il messaggio a tutti che questo meraviglioso mondo di mare e barche e alla portata di chiunque  a patto che si sia disposti a grandi sacrifici e a mettere  in questa passione tutto il proprio estro energia e voglia di vita . #barcaavela #vivereinbarca #restauro #giorgioeilmare

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Qui sommes-nous ? GlobeSailor est l'agence n°1 spécialisée dans la location de bateaux et la vente de croisières à la cabine et thématiques depuis 2008. Grâce à notre réseau de 1 000 loueurs professionnels certifiés dans plus de 180 destinations à travers le monde, nous proposons plus de 14 000 bateaux à louer avec ou sans équipage : voiliers, catamarans, yachts, goélettes, bateaux à moteur… Rendez-vous sur notre site pour réserver votre prochaine croisière 👉 https://www.globesailor.fr

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The Windelo rests at anchor — silent, self-sufficient, and ready for the next horizon. 🌅⚓ #Windelo #SustainableSailing #ElectricCatamaran

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