If you guys know one thing about Riles and I, it’s that we never back away from some friendly competition ;) We recently hit the water for a race with @strickandfran . They decided upon a traditional style powerboat, fully confident she could take on our sailboat… and it was full throttle, full laughs all the way to the end! We’re still debating who won… let us know what you think in the comments ahaha!

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At the foot of The Crown Hotel, Sydney’s tallest building, our “taxi boat” @Amalie comes to pick us up. Perfect timing, five-star welcome — all set against the backdrop of the Australian skyline. Who said luxury had to be complicated? #OceanClass #CatanaCatamarans #TaxiBoat #SydneyStyle #lifeatsea __________ Au pied de the crown hotel , le building le plus haut de Sydney. Notre "taxi boat"@Amalie vient nous chercher. Timing parfait, accueil cinq étoiles — le tout sur fond de skyline australienne. Qui a dit que le luxe, c’était compliqué ? #OceanClass #CatanaCatamarans #TaxiBoat #SydneyStyle #LifeAtSea

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#katknots 🥨 Rolling Hitch. We haven't done any knots for a while, and we think this one is an essential one to have in your locker. This knot hitches a new line to an existing line (or chain). ▫️ You can use it to take the load off a jammed winch (normally the jib or Code 0 sheet). Or it comes in handy for making an adjustable bridle, if the swell and wind are coming from different directions. ▫️ Tie the first half hitch in the direction of the load (eg towards the sail or anchor). Then go round the standing end, come over again and tuck through the gap. The trick is to keep wrapping in the same direction, towards the load. ▫️ You should be able to see a dog leg or link in the original line and be able to slide the knot forward towards the load. It shouldn't budge pulling in the opposite direction. ▫️ You can tie this with one less wrap or "roll", it will depend on what size your lines are and what type of material the rope is made out of. Test and practice it before you need it. ▫️ What is your favourite knot? ▫️ ▫️ #knots #learnknots #ropes #learntheropes #sailingtips #learntosail #sailing #knot #hitch #rollinghitch #sailinginstagram #sailinglife #rope #lovesailing #katamarans

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Doug DeVos and team hit the top mark in first - sharp boat handling, perfect positioning, and never looking back on their way to a well-earned victory. Moments like this show just how fine the margins are in the GL52 fleet... and how good it feels to nail them. What's the best feeling onboard — a perfect start, a clean peel, or leading at the top mark? Drop your take below Follow for more race moments from inside the fleet.

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