Hear from Commodore Damian Purcell

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A quick look at the layout in the floor panel that houses the watermaker through-hull and the various hoses used to pickle the watermaker (stabilize the membrane for extended periods of non-use). The clear hoses are extra long and coiled in this storage area so that nothing else is needed except a bucket contained the mixed pickling solution.

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#boatlife #sailing #sailingonabudget #cruising #offshoresailing #boatmaintenance It’s always such a pity to throw away sailing rope, it’s so damn expensive- surely there is something we can do with it ? The answer is yes and this episode I show how you can make something that will save a few bucks, make the boat look nicer and help develop some seamanship skills. For the free (and legal!) copy of the awesome ‘Ashley Book of Knots’ - follow this link https://ia601904.us.archive.org/35/items/TheAshleyBookOfKnots/the%20ashley%20book%20of%20knots.pdf If you want to sail with me there are places available, for example check out our Atlantic Voyager event at: https://www.spartanoceanracing.com/atlantic-voyager-september-2022/ If you would like to develop your sailing skills further with the exclusive seamanship training videos at: https://www.patreon.com/themariner If you would like to listen to 'The Mariner' podcast covering all aspects of sailing & yacht ownership go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mariner/id1502504465 Or if you just want to listen to sailing books being read whilst you sand, clean and paint check out 'Rare Nautical Reads' https://rarenauticalreads.podbean.com

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With a 2-1 today, we've closed Puerto Portals on a high, and now it's full focus on Porto Cervo!

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With over 20 years of trust in North Sails, David Griffith and the Whisper team have fine-tuned their race inventory to perfection. For the Sydney to Hobart, new rule changes have placed a sharper focus on sail selection, and North Sails has risen to the occasion, refining their sail inventory to meet the challenge. After past successes, including Division 0 wins and a history of top finishes, Whisper’s dedicated crew—featuring David’s daughter Holly and Wil Coxon in their Hobart debuts—are ready to give it their all in this year’s race. Follow along as Whisper sails into the next chapter of their storied journey. Learn more about North Sails and the Sydney to Hobart at https://www.northsails.com/blogs/north-sails-blog/rolex-sydney-hobart-yacht-race-2024-preview #RolexSydneyHobart #RSHYR #NorthSails

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