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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Amazing video of a whale, right by Coralia! Thank you for the footage Janneman.

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Ça bouge à bord du Maxi Edmond De Rothschild ! Les impressions de Yann, mediaman Gitana

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Join us as North expert Ben Saxton, tactician onboard Charles Thompson’s North-powered Brutus II, reflects on their victory in the second race on the penultimate day at the J/70 World Championship. Meanwhile, Douglas Newhouse’s North-powered Yonder continues to dominate the leaderboard, holding a 15-point lead after securing a second-place finish in the final race of the day. With the leaderboard tight and one day left, the stage is set for an exciting finale today. 96 teams from 25 nations will race for ultimate glory as Palma readies to close an exciting week of competition. Experience the North Sails difference and take your J/70 racing to the next level. Get your winning sails 👉 https://albc.us/rtw2uJ8jqF Learn more about North Sails at https://www.northsails.com #NorthSails #J70Class #J70Worlds #J70WorldChampionship

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After 646 days in a shipyard our Leopard Catamaran was relaunched from Power Boats in Chaguaramas, Trinidad! While living on the hardstand is no fun, we're grateful for the experiences we've and people we've met here! A special thanks to Peter, Bruce, Lloyd, Nino, Neil and all the other Trinis who made it possible to launch, our fellow cruisers who kept our spirits up, and the Central Market crew; Earl, Lerry, Jessica & Jerry, Brian, Faizool and of course, Jocelyn. ______________________________________________ https://www.travelsketchsailing.com/ ☝Check out the website for more info on us, the places we go and products we use 📷 After backpacking Asia, road tripping Europe and doing a bit of van life, we’re now exploring the world aboard our Leopard 45 catamaran. 🎶 Music from Artlist ➼ Get yourself 2 months free with a subscription https://artlist.io/Telicia-1577425 #sailinglife #trinidadandtobago #diy #vlogger

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