Where were they going without ever knowing the way? That's a good question! Looking back on our past experiences with cruising sailboats, we always find ourselves in trouble while enjoying a glass of sangria in the Azores and Canary Islands. In 2014, after making our first Atlantic Ocean crossing from Miami to Horta (Faial), we got to talking about an aluminum boat that could one day take us to the Arctic. We had high hopes, and lots of delusions, that we could complete a 9 month full refit on this hunk of metal that had been abandoned in Southern Florida for 10 years. 2.5 years after moving her from storage to the work yard (and that was after crossing BACK across the Atlantic to return on our first cruising boat to Florida), we did splash the Alu boat and head out for a grand adventure. Completing our goal of sailing her into the Arctic Circle, we had been wintering over in the UK when we decided to escape the cold for a few weeks and take advantage of incredibly cheap flights to Tenerife. Think $140 round trip. Sitting in a Montaditos, we discussed how poor the aluminum boat was at sailing, and how much we missed the performance cruiser of our previous Sabre. But...multihulls were the future, and honestly, I was tired of getting seasick from every passage we went on. Mart had hopes for another refit, but I was adamant that the kind of time and effort we'd have to dedicate would be much better spent on a new build. We researched home builds and were eventually contacted by Max Cruise in the process. Once again delusions took over as we thought we could complete this build in 2 years. As you can see, we're already well past that, with at least another year on the horizon. Would I change ANYTHING about the steps we've taken in the past or where it has lead us now? Absolutely not. This is exactly where I'm supposed to be in my life, and when this catamaran does hit the water, I know I'll be filled with nothing but pride and joy. 🤩⛵

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► Full article in Multihulls World N°201: https://www.multihulls-world.com/articles-catamaran-trimaran/great-abaco-where-cruising-becomes-magical ► Located 180 miles east-northeast of Miami, the Abaco Islands archipelago is a string of low coral and sand islands scattered across a giant swimming pool... Here, thanks to their shoal draft, the multihull is king - which is not the case for big keelboats. In a soothing and enchanting atmosphere, you will discover traditional villages, beaches with sand as white as flour and reefs rich in marine life. From the Sunsail base in Marsh Harbour, we crisscrossed the water for you as far as Nunjack Cay in the north and Little Harbour in the south. Ready to feast your eyes on turquoise beauty? ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag @SunsailHolidays #sunsail #bahamas #greatabaco #marshharbour #charter #bareboat #emmanuelvandeth #leopard45 #leopard454 #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran

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22.02.2022 marks an unforgettable moment: our 100th yacht is ready for water. This is not just an anniversary for Bluegame, but a statement of leadership in the field of innovation and performance, the values that shaped in their brightest expression the forthcoming BGM range. #Bluegame #ForBluegamersOnly #BG42

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Cannons and crumbling walls overlook the shimmering salt ponds, Great Bay, and Little Bay. Fort Amsterdam stands as a silent guardian over the island’s stunning natural beauty. Watch the sunlight dance over ancient stone, catch a glimpse of brown pelicans nesting nearby, and walk with us on a beautiful walkabout that captures the magic of this special place. This video is a peaceful wander through one of St. Maarten’s hidden gems. No history lesson here, just the sights, sounds, and gentle movement of the island we love. We have over 10 minutes of extended footage, including sailing scenes and more natural beauty. Want to see the full Lazy Days = Local Love adventure? Drop a YES in the comments below! ⬇️ 📌 Check out more Lazy Days = Local Love💙 episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuRVevjFy5MNbIwGqrZmYHcLaX8r3R2BI 🚤 Ready to explore for yourself? Book your sail today: www.lazysheetsailing.com #FortAmsterdam #StMaartenViews #SXM #LazySheetSailing #SailingSXM #IslandNature #BrownPelican #CaribbeanViews Music: Montserrat Folk on Pixabay by u_98673jp944

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