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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The New Windelo 54 won a Multihull of the Year Award 2024! The Multihulls World jury has selected her as the winner of IMS (The International Multihull Show) Premiere Category. The New Windelo 54 is a game-changer in the Yachting world. She is recognized for its unique approach to eco-friendly and sustainable boating. Her innovative design includes an eco-friendly construction, an electric drive system, and renewable energy capabilities. She's the perfect boat for those who want to explore the open seas while minimizing their environmental impact. You can take a look at this award-winning New Windelo 54 right over here https://www.windelo-catamaran.com/en/windelo-models/windelo-54-yachting/ ………………… Le Nouveau Windelo 54 a remporté le prix du jury du Multicoque de l'année 2024 ! Elu dans la catégorie IMS Première (International Multihull Show), le New Windelo 54 change la donne dans le monde du nautisme, offrant une navigation écologique et durable. Sa conception innovante intègre un composite écoresponsable, respectueux de l'environnement, une motorisation électrique, tout en étant autonome grâce aux énergies renouvelables. C'est le bateau parfait pour ceux qui souhaitent prendre le large tout en minimisant leur impact environnemental. Vous pouvez jeter un œil à ce New Windelo 54, c’est par ici https://www.windelo-catamaran.com/en/windelo-models/windelo-54-yachting/ #Windelo54 #MultihullOfTheYear #SustainableBoating #Electriccatamaran #RenewableEnergy #ForwardCockpit #InternationalMultihullShow #Multihulloftheyear2024 #boatawards #yachtdesign #sailing #catamaran #SailThePlanet

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A boutique festival experience staged amongst the stunning Saronic islands. Swim in bright blue waters, sip ouzo in the sun, ride a donkey around the ruins of Hydra and dance all day at a white party. With something to cater to every taste–Greece Athens route truly is an all rounder. We offer 10 weeks of events, all with a similar experience. Join us theyachtweek.com/greece

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Ok so it isn't sailing, but imagine chasing foiling boats with this! 657hp engines from Seven Marine - the world's largest outboards, and there are two of them on the back of this Intrepid powerboat. Absolutely insane, and we reached 65 knots!