If you haven’t seen our latest episode, it’s worth a watch and learn what not to do in 60 knots of wind! Accidents happen and we got really lucky that day! Watch the full episode here… The Calm Before the Storm - Near Disaster at Sea | Episode 217 https://youtu.be/stg5g-egDz8

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A staysail is a type of sail that is typically smaller than the main sail on a boat, and is attached to a stay (a wire or rope) that connects to the mast of the vessel. It can be used in a variety of wind conditions, but is particularly useful in stronger winds, when the larger main sail may be difficult to handle. In our case we’re using it because our furler is broken and we can’t use the headsail. Staysails are often used for upwind sailing, and can help to balance the boat by reducing the amount of weather helm (the tendency of the boat to turn into the wind). They can also be used in conjunction with a larger headsail or spinnaker to help control the boat’s speed and direction in varying wind conditions. Staysails are commonly found on sailing yachts and other sailing vessels, and can be made from a variety of materials, including Dacron, Kevlar, and other synthetic fibers. #staysail #sailboat #sailinglife

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Atlantic Yacht Sales Nova Scotia, Canada Scott Carroll - scott@atlyachts.com Chris Power - chris@atlyachts.com Atlantic Yacht Sales sells new and pre-owned power and sail boats. No matter what type or size of boat you are looking for, let our professional team research our network and find you the best boat that fits your needs. Atlantic Yacht Sales is a member of Boating Atlantic. We can can ship your boat worldwide. If you are looking to sell your boat, whether it is power or sail, we’re not only happy to help you determine the best possible selling price for your vessel, but we can market it through our worldwide network and advertising resources. We put our industry relationships to work for you. www.atlyachts.com Atlantic Canada, Boats, Power Boats, Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Maine, Florida, Yacht Brokerage, Chris Power, Scott Carroll, Ben Maloney, Terry McKenna, Maritime Ship and Yacht, Halifax, Shediac, Yarmouth, Cape Breton, Charlottetown, St John

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We live in a beautiful world, as we circumnavigate our planet we have been blessed to visit forests to canyons, caves to villages, graceful waterfalls, rice paddies, tea plantations and religious structures, we have been spoilt.

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