SHORT How to Fly a Spinnaker on a Catamaran | Zoom Sails Lesson

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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A quick recap of one of our best days yet onboard Ruby Rose 2 Thanks for watching! Please subscribe and leave a comment ⛵️ To support our work ❤️ https://www.patreon.com/sailingrubyrose Our videos are free for everyone to watch, and always will be. However, we have an amazing community of Patrons who, for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, receive all sorts of benefits and perks. This support allows us to continue bringing our stories to you, so a HUGE thanks to our wonderful Patrons 😊 Click the link above to find out more. SOCIAL MEDIA http://www.instagram.com/sailingrubyrose http://www.facebook.com/sailingrubyrose https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingrubyrose MUSIC Epidemic Sound Artlist Hey there! We're Nick and Terysa and we’ve become completely obsessed with the idea of sailing around the world and sharing our experiences and information through our sailing lifestyle videos with others. We met travelling around India, and quickly agreed that rather than “settling down” and doing what most normal people do, we wanted to travel and adventure instead and started our sailing lifestyle adventure stories, since then, we’ve been working hard towards achieving our dreams, and now we’re finally living them as sailing cruising lifestyle! Want to know anything about our sailing lifestyle or sailing adventure stories? Send us an email via the contact us page http://yachtrubyrose.com/contact-us/ We hope you enjoy what we do. Please subscribe, like and share.

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Diving into the Deepest Swimming Pool off a SAILBOAT #shorts Dive into the Depths: Exploring the Deepest Swimming Pool Off a Sailboat in the Atlantic! Embark on an exhilarating aquatic adventure with our exclusive video showcasing the deepest swimming pool off a sailboat in the vast Atlantic Ocean! Join us as we plunge into crystal-clear waters and discover the mesmerizing beauty beneath the surface. From vibrant marine life to breathtaking underwater landscapes, this video captures the essence of exploration and discovery at sea. Whether you're a seasoned diver or simply crave a taste of oceanic wonder, our immersive footage promises an unforgettable journey. Dive deep and experience the thrill of underwater exploration like never before – join us on this unforgettable voyage across the Atlantic! #DeepSeaDiving #SailingAdventure #AtlanticCrossing #UnderwaterExploration #SailboatDiving #OceanicWonders #MarineLifeEncounters #SailingExpedition #DiveIntoAdventure #SailorLife #AquaticDiscovery Hope you enjoy the video! Please help support us here: Patreon: https://patreon.com/sailingzephyr https://www.sailingzephyr.com Precision Sails https://precisionsails.com DAKOTA LITHIUM Batteries https://www.dakotalithium.com SHIPSDEK Custom Made Marine Flooring https://www.shipsdek.com SUN POWERED YACHTS - Solar Panel http://affiliates.sunpoweredyachts.com/337935/17099 Dive Blu3 https://www.diveblu3.com/ Total Boat https://www.totalboat.com BRNKL https://www.brnkl.io/ Set Power Fridge/Freezer https://www.setpowerusa.com NOFOREIGNLAND https://www.noforeignland.com/app GEAR WE USE Main Camera: https://amzn.to/36HGhvg Camera Mic: https://amzn.to/2RHi0Bw GoPro: https://amzn.to/2vrgeeT Drone: https://amzn.to/3aX6MQD Tripod: https://amzn.to/2ObiGwx Editing Mic: https://amzn.to/2t9gZsg Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCth1kgfgzd3Us9T6ngAR78w/join SUPPORT US Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IX929CTL0SB2?ref_=wl_share Salt water and electronics rarely mix and the ocean is not friendly with our gear. Things are constantly breaking or rusting apart. These are a few of the things we hope to get to keep bringing Sailing Zephyr to you. Patreon: https://patreon.com/sailingzephyr If you like what we are doing and what to join the Zephyr family as we sail around the world, you can support our journey by becoming a Patron. You will get early access to our videos, exclusive content and goodies! Zephyr Shop: https://www.sailingzephyr.com/shop Head over to our store where you can pick up Sailing Zephyr merch. Designs created by our very own Natalie on shirts, hoodies and bags. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL Click the bell to be notified when a new video is up. For the latest on what we are up to: Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/sailingzephyr Follow us on Instagram! https://instagram.com/sailing.zephyr @sailing.zephyr Contact us via email contact.sailingzephyr@gmail.com Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tye7EgV2OcyfbLsWpqwYU?si=c3c58e879d744475 Music - Epidemic Sound Thank you for watching Diving into the Deepest Swimming Pool off a SAILBOAT #shorts Love, James & Nats #sailing #sailinglife #sailingchannel #Beneteau #sailingcouple #sailboatrefit #sailboatrestoration