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Today we left the south coast of Grenada and sailed north to a deserted island called Ronde Island. Aside from some goats and one other sailboat, we're the only people here. I like the variety that sailing offers. The last few nights have been busy, social, and engaging at Le Phare Bleu, a lovely boutique marina on the south. It will be quiet, peaceful, and relaxing tonight at Ronde Island. It's our new guests' first full day out on Britican! We'll have to celebrate that ;) #sailingexperience #sailinglifestyle #learntosail #short

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Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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When sailing is your true passion, neither rain nor rough seas will prevent you from having fun. Listen to the excitement of SW94 Aragon's crew while sailing in rough seas at 25 knots during an Atlantic Ocean crossing, headed for the Caribbean. #southernwindshipyard #swsyachts #performancesailing #sailing #adventureatsea #SW94aragon #sailingsuperyacht #sailinglife #yacht #southernwindfamily

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Breaking Waves is a channel about Ben and Alie sailing the world in search of the best surf waves, and the adventures they find themselves in. SV Kiana is a 1989 Sceptre that has circumnavigated once already, Ben and Alie refit her to do it again! To join us on Patreon and get exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/breakingwavessailing Follow us on instagram for daily updates! https://www.instagram.com/breakingwaves.alie https://www.instagram.com/breakingwaves.ben Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/breakingwavessailing Get your Breaking Waves Swag at https://www.breakingwavessailing.com/shop A portion of everything we make from this channel will be donated to https://www.ruggedcoastresearch.com to help us clean up the ocean. #sailing #surfing #liveaboardlife

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