We popped over to see our friends at Learn2Sail Portugal this week to see the Broadblue 346 in action. The Algarve is an amazing sailing ground and it’s great that Audrey II is used in their sail training programme. Sunshine and sailing; what could be better? Here's a link to our friends catamaran course. It's also a great way to test sail a catamaran if you are thinking of buying one in the near future. https://www.learn2sail.com/our_broad_blue_catamaran.php If you are loving the look of our Broadblue 346, take a more detailed look here: https://www.broadblue.com/cruising-catamarans/broadblue-346 You can also discover more about our Broadblue and Rapier Catamarans on our other channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadbluecats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadblue_c... Website: https://www.broadblue.com/ Here's a little background for you: Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. Broadblue Catamarans has been building world-class cruising catamarans for the past decade. Renowned for their exemplary performance, speed, luxury live-aboard comfort and safety, our catamarans are built in Poland and Cornwall, UK. Our catamarans incorporate a high degree of personal specification and they are constructed using first class materials. They are light, spacious and contemporary. Broadblue Catamarans will suit sailors who place a high priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising. The Rapier line is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages.

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Vava'u, Tonga My round the world film: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-TVP7dP56ezfWlLJSTVKhL0GkKdKIvLd My Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thomdarcy My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yachtfathom My website: http://www.thomdarcy.com #humpbackwhales #swimmingwithwhales #whales #sailife #sailingadventure #tonga #whalewatching #southpacific

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Find out why Copa del Rey MAPFRE got its reputation for having the best social programme. Here are the best shots from just one of their many functions.

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You can sign up for Jeff’s Offshore Cruising course by going to https://www.boatersuniversity.com/ This Offshore Cruising Tip is called, “Through hulls”. Through hulls are vital operational features that every boat owner needs to understand. Many owners take through hulls for granted and don’t give them much thought. We’d like to encourage you to remember their vital roles. We recommend that you identify the location and purpose of each through hull on your boat. As part of your check lists and routines we suggest you test regularly and make sure each through hull is working – it can be freely opened and closed. When they aren’t used, they can “freeze” or become stubborn. Through hulls that supply raw water to strainers seem to get more service since they are closed off to clean out the strainers, then re-opened. Other through hulls, like deck drains, are rarely adjusted since they are almost always left open. “Exercising” through hulls keeps them active and ready. One tip we recommend is using a PVC pipe as a “long reach” to check those through hulls tucked away outboard and also as a “persuader” that can give you the extra leverage you need to nudge a through hull that has become stiff due to lack of use. Never force a through hull, you could break it and open the flow of water. It is a good practice to have soft wooden bungs and a soft blow hammer nearby to plug a broken through hull and stop the inflow of raw water. If your boat is hauled out you can be a bit more aggressive, but if they are really stuck, they may need to be disassembled or replaced. To learn more about preparing for safe cruising, we invite you to sign up for “Offshore Cruising – Preparing Craft and Crew” and learn why it has become one of the most popular classes offered. To log in and sign up for the course, please go to this link, https://www.boatersuniversity.com/courses/offshore-cruising/?omhide=true JMYS clients can insert the discount code JEFFSAVES at check out to receive a 20% discount. JMYS is proud to partner with Boaters University and we hope that you will sign up to take the course. We truly believe this course will be a huge help for all boaters who wish to travel offshore. Thank you for watching this special tip video, we welcome your comments. Please visit our website: https://www.JMYS.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerrillyachtsales/?fref=nf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/merrillyachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmystrawlers/ To get in touch with Jeff Merrill: Mobile +1 949.355.4950 | Email Jeff@JMYS.com

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Festival of Sails daily wrap up from Lisa Darmanin.

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Why make it hard when you can make it easy? The clever pop up grab handles on our range of Italian made stainless bathing ladders come out at the same time as the ladder. Sturdy and strong, these handles make getting out of the water as easy as diving in. Click through to our website and see why our ladders are now the preferred choice for the latest models of @maritimomotoryachts and #rivieraboats. https://www.gineicomarine.com.au/product-category/engineering/ladders/bathing-ladders/

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