We snapped another rudder on our way home from Catalina and now we're out of spares!

0

0

0

774

► Discover our full article on our website: https://www.multihulls-world.com/news-catamaran-trimaran/arc-2024-almost-3000-nautical-miles-ahead-of-them ► The success of blue water cruising rallies is undeniable, and in this field, the World Cruising Club hosts the biggest, with no fewer than 234 yachts registered for the ARC+ and the ARC combined. We were in Las Palmas for the start of the ARC. The first thing we noticed on the marina pontoons was the growing number of multihulls: there were 33 in 2021, 37 in 2022, 44 last year and 45 this year, out of the 140 boats registered for the start. This brings the number of two and three-hulled yachts taking part to 32% - compared with 28% in 2023, when 156 yachts were entered. The most represented multihull brand this year is Fountaine Pajot with 8 examples, followed by Outremer and Lagoon - with 7 and 5 catamarans respectively. More generally, these transatlantic rallies are always well attended, even if the edition we’re following this year shows a slight decline in favor of the ARC+. Launched in 2013, this rally leaves Las Palmas two weeks ahead of the ARC and includes a stopover in Cape Verde, which seems to be very popular before reaching Granada. The “traditional” ARC, meanwhile, is celebrating its 39th edition and has always set off from Las Palmas. The finish line is in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. It’s interesting to note that the format proposed by the organizers, which incorporates safety checks, training modules and comprehensive checks, has become even safer with the advent of satellite internet – thanks to Starlink. Crews with little or no experience of ocean sailing, of which there are now quite a large number, can benefit from assistance that would have been unimaginable just a couple of years ago... In port, the last three days were devoted to final preparations for the multihulls and, of course, victualing - fresh supplies are only taken on board the day before. This is also the day for cleaning fruit with water - it is then hung in well-ventilated nets. Sunday November 24: only a few clouds on the sky and an absence of wind... a trickle of south-easterly air decided to settle over the start line. The whole multihull fleet was ready to set out across the Atlantic, with the exception of one of the Outremer 55s, which had a few technical issues - fortunately, it was able to be hauled out thanks to the brand-new 850-ton travelift, inaugurated just a week previously. At the start, it was Mark and Penny Belcher’s Lagoon 400 Two Hoots (UK) that crossed the line first, followed by Kenneth Frantz’s Elba 45 My Cherie Amour (USA) and Francesco Rongoni’s Neel 47 trimaran Ferdinand (FR). Then, as if by magic, the wind shifted to the northeast and began to strengthen: the trade winds at last! On the deck of the Spanish warship traditionally chartered as a committee boat for the start of the event, Paul Tetlow, the new director of the ARC, didn’t hide his relief as soon as the final start was made: just 5 days ago, the weather forecasts were predicting a strong southerly flow which would have compromised the start - to the point where a three-day delay was even being considered. ► 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 500 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 @worldcruising #worldcruisingclub #arcrally #laspalmas #grancanaria #atlanticcrossing #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #tradewinds

0

0

0

914

CLASSIC BEAUTY WITH A MODERN REFIT. THIS IS A DESIRABLE *1987 PURSUIT – TIARA 2700* With a full aluminum pod and twin Merc 250 Verado engines. Modern upgrades: Espar diesel heat, Garmin Autopilot, Garmin Radar, Xantrax inverter, electric head, Fusion stereo and speakers. Power is twin Supercharged 2005 Mercury 250hp Verado engines, with 1245 hours. May 2023 good compression numbers and engine(s) diagnostic scan on file. 2018 Survey. 2020 AGM Batteries. Everything you want in a fishing and cruising boat. Enjoy the smooth and easy ride thanks to the low profile and wide beam. Ride level at high speeds, forget the trim tabs, this is an easy and fun boat to drive. On plane in seconds. Cruise at 28 knots burning 20gph total. (250g fuel capacity) Summertime fun: Picture running up the coast to Thormanby Island anchoring for the day, swimming and bbqing, fishing on the way home and back by sunset. Onsite at Reed Point Marina. Please call or email today to schedule a viewing.

0

0

0

944

0

0

0

0

6

Manta 42 Mk IV For Sale By Owner Location: Port St Lucie Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/manta-42-mk-iv-3/ S/V Dream Sheet is a Florida based 2008 Manta 42 Mk IV for sale by owner. SV Dream Sheet was originally purchased with a simple goal—to spend one to two years living aboard and exploring with our family—She exceeded every expectation. Over the course of our journey, Dream Sheet safely carried our family more than 3,000 nautical miles. In her last 4 years, she has sailed along the U.S. East Coast, throughout the Caribbean, and as far south as Grenada before returning north. She has proven herself as a comfortable home, a capable passage-maker, and an exceptionally reliable cruising platform.… Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/manta-42-mk-iv-3/

0

0

0

8

via YouTube Capture

0

0

0

57