Halekai is Hawaiian for ‘house on the sea’ – and what a house! The name of the owners’ previous yacht also has Hawaiian origins, so this elegant, powerful sloop is a natural progression for a highly experienced repeat customer. Based on a Bloemsma fabricated aluminum hull, Halekai, the fourth yacht in the 128 series, was completed by Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, UK and is the second successful project we have completed with the Cornish yard. Although based on the well-proven 128 hull design, Halekai is highly customized with a flexible deckplan package for regatta performance, specialized kite surfing and sailboard stowage in the amidships cockpit and a custom navigation station in the aft deckhouse which leads into the working cockpit. Hoek Design is responsible for the general arrangement and all the interior joinery and worked closely with celebrated American interior designer Ken Fulk who has injected a Hawaiian influence. The yacht can accommodate eight guests, including the owners, and five crew.

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An Affordable Sailing Catamaran! The start of a new adventure! Duke and Virginia have found an affordable sailing catamaran, an old but excellent condition 1984 Performance Cruising Gemini 3000 sailboat. Not only is the value great, but this has a very narrow beam (for a catamaran) so it will be easier to find available boat slips, and a very shallow draft with the centerboards up which will allow for sailing in shoal waters and easy beaching! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We can't produce quality inspirational content indefinitely without the support of our fans. Please, consider becoming a patron today and help us to create art and spread positive messages about living life to the fullest! https://www.patreon.com/9LIVES Thank you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/DukeAndVirginiaSteel Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sailing9lives --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out a legend in the YouTube Sailing genre, our friend and an inspiration, Captain Rick Moore! http://youtube.com/cstaguy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***************** #sailing #sailingchannel #sailingcouple

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https://youtu.be/8-aDL8pRcQ4 Click link for full video After an orca attack, unexpected challenges arise! This sailing journey required an urgent rudder repair. Proper boat maintenance is key to preventing animal attack incidents and ensuring safety on the sea, especially with so many ocean animals out there. It's important to know how to fix critical components when things go wrong.

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