We've been out on my 33year old, 30ft Sagitta catamaran a few times since launching a month ago. But yesterday was the first "real" sail. I was joined by Alex and Kristina, who had sailed the boat a couple of times last year. There was more wind than expected, 20+ in Plymouth Sound. We left the mooring at 14.30, reached out to sea until we were 10 miles south of the breakwater (according to the gps) then turned round and were back on mooring at 17.30. 27 miles sailed. No breakages, but a spinnaker wrap on the last gybe as we re-entered the Tamar. So "a good time was had by all", and hopefully bodes well for the Falmouth Triangle race this holiday weekend. More on Sagitta here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/3-25ft-to-30ft-catamarans-designs/171-sagitta

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Join us as we explore the perfect downwind sailing conditions, a crucial aspect of sailboat racing and a key factor in achieving fast downwind sailing speeds. In this video, we'll be sailing on a J109, a popular choice for IRC racing and keelboat racing, and will be focusing on sail trim and boat speed to get the most out of our downwind sailing experience. With expert racing tips and a deep understanding of how to sail, we'll be pushing our J109 to its limits on the waters of Strangford Lough, home of the Quoile Yacht Club. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out with sailboat racing, this video is packed with valuable insights and tips on everything from spinnaker flying to optimizing your sail trim for maximum speed sailing. So if you're looking to improve your downwind sailing skills and take your sailing to the next level, be sure to watch this video to learn from our experience and expertise in performance sailing and yacht racing. With years of experience in IRC racing and a passion for fast and competitive sailing, we're excited to share our knowledge with you and help you achieve your sailing goals. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying our short clips from the 2026 racing season

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How do you trim your jib, genoa or Code 0 using the telltales? Save this for later. ▫️ You know this already right? But it's easy to get rusty after some time away from the boat. So here's a handy reminder. And the Wind. Cries. Mary. ▫️ #sailing #fast #trim

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