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Sailing with the BEST DOWNWIND SAIL [FIRST TIME] on our Seawind 1600 Catamaran
July 26, 2024 by Harbors Unknown | Language: EN Play Time: 00:21:11 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Sailing around the world is a thrilling endeavor best served with specific sails for different sailing conditions. Throughout our journeys, we have faced many challenges in finding the perfect sail for deep downwind sailing. Today, we are excited to launch our new wing sail, hoping it will prove to be an absolute game-changer as we sail 50 nautical miles from Taha to Fakarava within daylight.
Challenges and Excitement
The journey is filled with challenges. Unfortunately, we won’t be leaving or entering the passes at an ideal time. It’s a thrilling adventure, as we face gnarly conditions, but keep watching to see how the day unfolds.
Setting Up the Wing Sail
With excitement and anticipation, we prepare our wing sail. This incredible piece of equipment is provided by Precision Sales. The wing sail installation involves securing it properly on our Seawind 1600 Catamaran, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure a smooth sailing experience.
The First Test
After setting up the wing sail, we are eager to put it to the test. As we set out from Taha towards Fakarava, the wind is climbing steadily, and waves begin to form. Our wing sail performs exceptionally well at first, providing lift and forward momentum, preventing the sail from collapsing, and keeping the leeches open.
Navigating Challenges
However, as the wind continues to move forward of the beam, we make a quick decision to drop the sail. It’s an important lesson learned in always being prepared and adaptable during sailing adventures.
The Arrival
As we approach Fakarava, the challenge of navigating through the pass proves to be exhilarating. We manage to avoid potential mishaps and secure our vessel in a suitable anchorage spot just as sunset approaches.
Conclusion
This journey with the wing sail is an incredible milestone in our sailing adventures. It pushes us to test new techniques and face challenging conditions while keeping the spirit of exploration and determination at the forefront.
The smile on our faces says it all, as we look forward to more experiences like this in our extraordinary journey around the world.
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Sailing with the BEST DOWNWIND SAIL [FIRST TIME] on our Seawind 1600 Catamaran
Sailing around the world it’s best to have specific sails for different sailing conditions. We have struggled to sail deep downwind but today we’re launching our new winged spinnaker and it is proving to be an absolute game changer. Though, we can’t get too distracted by its beauty as we have to sail 50 nautical miles from Tahanea to Fakarava within daylight and unfortunately won’t be leaving or entering the passes at an ideal time. Join us to see how the day unfolds.
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TIMECODES
00:00-05:06 Navigating bommies + the pass
05:06-10:59 Running the lines for the winged spinnaker
11:00-17:07 Flying the winged spinnaker
17:08-21:10 Arriving to Fakarava
Sailing with the BEST DOWNWIND SAIL [FIRST TIME] on our Seawind 1600 Catamaran Locations
- Fakarava (-16.3103178,-145.6245586)
- Taha'a is an island located in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, known for its stunning lagoon and black pearls. (-16.7965,-145.4858)
- Fakarava is a stunning atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia, renowned for its clear waters, rich marine life, and famous pass called the Hawksbill Valley. (-16.9163,-151.4709)
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Harbors Unknown is the story of two dreamers, Kristin and Fabio Potenti, and our French Bulldog Yoda. We sold our home at the beginning of the pandemic (May 27th, 2020) and moved aboard our Seawind 1600 catamaran, SV Wanderlust, in September. We’re documenting boat life as live aboard sailors, sharing our learnings, sailing adventures, travel experiences and delicious meals cooked on board. We're sailing SV Wanderlust to Harbors Unknown, to explore the world’s vast cultures through food, a common thread amongst people everywhere. Connecting with people and places through the local cuisine, and showing how those dishes can be cooked on a boat with limited space and resources. We hope to inspire people and showcase the possibility of living an alternative lifestyle living on a boat that provides freedom and fulfillment. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.harborsunknown.com/ and consider joining the Harbors Unknown community on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/harborsunknown
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