Many people say that full battened sails are awkward to raise and lower, especially downwind. However if the proper gear is used lowering a mainsail can be fast even downwind. Video taken while sailing to the Bahamas on board a Transit 38 catamaran by Woods Designs. You can build this live aboard cruising boat from bare hulls We also have a large range of other multihulls, both power and sail from 14ft -45ft that you can build yourself from plans. Check out www.sailingcatamarans.com for more details

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HIRW 2022 | Caught in a Dial-Up! You don't usually expect two supermaxis to get involved in an America's Cup style dial-up contest a minute before the start gun!But a couple of times this week andoo Comanche and Hamilton Island Wild Oats XI have used the start boat or the pin end mark to see if they can peel off their opposite number and gain the upper hand as they cross the line.And if you're the unsuspecting media boat caught in the middle of the circle work it can be very hard to know which way to go!

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Speaker shares initial thoughts on Furuno and B&G navigation systems while at sea, transitioning to a scenic coastal fishing scene. A sailor's perspective on trusted tech. #Furuno #BandG #SailingTech #CoastalFishing

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