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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Die gesamte Theorie, Tipps und Gerätetraining in unserem SRC Onlinekurs. Erhältlich ca. im Frühjahr 2021 auf https://segelnag.com Seefunktexte für die SRC- und LRC-Prüfungen zum Übersetzen und fürs Diktat. Eigennamen werden hierbei wiederholt und buchstabiert, Zahlen werden wiederholt und in einzelnen Ziffern durchgegeben. Englischer Text: Red rockets observed in position 55-16N 016-23E, true bearing of 45 degrees, all ships in this area please keep sharp lookout and report to MRCC Gothenburg. Deutscher Text: Rote Raketen beobachtet auf Position 55-16N 016-23E, rechtweisende Peilung 45 Grad, alle Schiffe in diesem Gebiet bitte scharf Ausschau halten und an MRCC Göteborg berichten. Onlinekurse und Bücher zu FKN, SBF, SKS, SSS, SHS, Funk auf: https://segelnag.com Unsere beliebten Videos: Überblick Segelscheine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ixPABqpdA Onlinekurs SBF See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ao2z_TkADw Onlinekurs FKN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcNoM6Uxg4 Onlinekurs SSS & SHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-I7uTaZTy4 Unser Equipment (Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/segelnAG/gear-for-youtube Lernunterlagen für: SBF See & Binnen: https://kit.co/segelnAG/sbf-see-binnen-lernunterlagen SKS: https://kit.co/segelnAG/sks-lernunterlagen SSS: https://kit.co/segelnAG/sss-lernunterlagen SHS: https://kit.co/segelnAG/shs-lernunterlagen SRC: https://kit.co/segelnAG/src-lernunterlagen LRC: https://kit.co/segelnAG/lrc-lernunterlagen UBI: https://kit.co/segelnAG/ubi-lernunterlagen

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San Francisco Bay is one of the most beautiful places to sail in the world.

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A little taster of this week's exciting video. In this episode, we enjoy exploring the breathtaking beauty of Loch Gairloch, a stunning destination that is filled with picturesque landscapes. We take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful beaches that line the shores of the loch, where the soft sand meets the gentle waves. Along our journey, we are greeted by an abundance of colorful flowers that flourish in the area, adding to the vibrant scenery all around us. This location truly offers a great spot to relax and unwind while soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Join us as we share our experiences and highlight the best moments of our adventure in this incredible place!

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