Weather windows matter. Planning a crossing from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale? Here's a perfect example of why understanding wind direction and timing is key. In this clip, we break down how a shift from north winds (bad) to southerlies (ideal) can make all the difference between rough seas and smooth sailing. 📍 From waiting it out to timing it right—this is what smart passage planning looks like. 🎥 Watch to see how we decided when to make our move. Your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

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The the Over Hand Knot is one of if not the simples of knots to tie, chances are you already know how to tie it you just don't know what it is called. It is a stopper knot that can be used to stop sheet and halyards from running through cleats and pulleys. For a full tutorial follow the link below. https://youtu.be/5z3BR2vCTcc The Over Hand Knot creates a relatively small stopper and can become loose prior to load tightening the knot. If you are using small line you may need to upgrade to stopper knot which create a larger stopper. The Overhand Knot is also be called the Simple Knot or Half Knot. The Overhand Knot is one if not the first knots that everyone learns to tie, weather you know it or not. So leaning how to tie may not actually be required, this video may just be telling you something you already know. Learn more sailing knots from the following playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMoCfFBA9IMUcOoZy5QT-o66DM8uHukkH If you want to know even more knots why not pick up a copy of the definitive book on knots. The Ashley Book of Knot has approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to “Marlinspike Seamanship.” Mr. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Precisely named and classified (some new ones for the first time officially), they can be easily found in the big index. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. . https://amzn.to/3fkisle We hope you enjoyed todays video, thanks for stopping by and supporting Bottom up Boats, as an amazon associate we get commission from associated sales. As a small You Tube channel we really appreciate the support that this programs give us, it inspires and enables us to create more content for you.

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Full walkaround coming soon! Subscribe to the channel for this and more info on new catamarans. ▫️ The Nautitech 48 Open was shown at the 2024 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte. Here's a taster. ▫️ #sailing #boatshow #boats @NAUTITECHCATAMARANS

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🇫🇷 Jolies lumières ce soir à bord de Biotherm. La journée a été difficile pour Paul Meilhat avec du vent fort et une mer formée, mais le skipper est satisfait de son classement. 🇬🇧 Beautiful lights this evening aboard Biotherm. It's been a tough day for Paul Meilhat, with strong winds and heavy seas, but the skipper is satisfied with his ranking. ------------------------ ➡️ SUIVEZ-NOUS ! // FOLLOW US ! 🔗 Website : www.vendeeglobe.org 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vendeeglobe/ 🐦 Twitter FR : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobe | Twitter ENG : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobeENG 🕺 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@vendee_globe 💻 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VendeeGlobe 💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/vendée-globe/

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Mills 68 Prospector at the start of the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600. #Caribbean600

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