Oddly enough, I too love it when it rains whilst on board even at night when all safely tucked in. As long as there are some beaut days too. Thanks for this episode.
No, there was a mono out there with almost full sail. I would put in my number 1 of 5 reefs in the main and 2/3rds 130% genoa. That's if my engine would run for more than 10 minutes before calling it a day.
@@sailingrubyrose you were busy and I would have talked your arse off and lost Seawind some sales hehehe. Deffo next time. Love the channel and its content. Can't wait for you to get the big bruiser!
I own and sail an 11m Simpson cruising catamaran, and previously a Crowther 10m trimaran which I sailed to NZ, Tonga, Fiji and return. 30+ knots of wind is definitely a sailing wind. How much and what sails you put up depends. My last trip north along the NSW coast we had 30 to 40 kts of westerly wind sailing from Pittwater to Port Stevens. Being a broad reach we just flew the genoa with a couple of rolls to keep boat speed below 12kts to ensure no spray on deck and nothing straining or breaking. When we turned left to get into Port Stevens we were going directly into the wind, so we pulled up the main (triple reefed) and rolled up the Genoa quite a bit. Apparent wind was then 40kts plus and boat speed around 10kts. This is hard up against the wind and with 110 degrees or a bit more between tacks. However, velocity made good to windward was still fantastic.... so much so that we creamed past a much longer single hulled boat motoring directly into the wind despite having to tack back and forth. I’ve found in my experience since the early 1980s that motors are only for dead calms, getting into rivers over a bar, or for manoeuvring around moorings and marinas. I have also sailed single hulled boats in Wellington NZ when the wind has been a steady 50kts with gusts to 70, tripled reef main and storm jib. In those conditions I would not have any sails up on my catamaran.
The Wonder Stuff!? The Whitsundays look very tranquil.....except for killer spiders and sharks. Just missing two step snakes and a pack of wombats and platypus to attack Nick.
I love your points about issues that make a well design catamaran. I also see sailors that are working 24-7 to keep all the systems running. I am not attracted to James Wharram designs, but minimalist sailors can work on a rudder under way, They can perpare food and throw scraps out the window. Their dish pans can be emptied out the window without drain systems. Broken bulkheads do not cause hulls to ripp apart, and with no sugar scoops steps can be mounted to the aft hulls on the inside for wave protection.
3 reefs in the main and full jib in 30kts as per the 1260 manual(@28kts). With a square top main no problems as it tends to spill air when over powered.
I'm no expert, I've been in similar winds and the third reef can add some stability. I might have snugged up the dingy a bit. Great life, thanks for sharing!
Now that I am caught up and not binge watching, I find myself joanzing for your videos. Love your videos, love you guys, stay safe and may you have fair winds and following seas!
I loved The Eight Legged Groove Machine! The Wonderstuff is unusual listening where I am from, but I think they are amazing. I remember singing Unbearable and It's Yer Money I'm After Baby all of the time. I liked Never Loved Elvis as well.
For a RUclips content creators, I’m surprised that you’re not browsing RUclips of examples of catamaran sailing in 30 knots plus. There’s a video of a 1160 sailed by the founder on Seawind, sailing from Vietnam to Singapore in 30 knots wind.
Great Cruising the Whitsundays just had 12 days On CHANTILLY in june and have just rebooked for 14days . Cid is nice but like they say dont swim lol My Fav was Butterfly and Catarn bay on Boarder Island Enjoy
I've sailed in such weather during the Newport to Bermuda race - it was very uncomfortable in a 65ft monohull. Now in California and quite frankly the afternoon Pacific winds just scare me..... I sailed in small Hobie Cats in high-winds, but not in anything larger.
Enjoying your Australian adventure, and the visits you’re making. Although, if it were possible to include a return to more banter/humour, bars/restos and time aboard, and slightly less forest walks - then it’d be even better!! (For me!) 👍
All I got to say about the rainy weather while you guys were getting the tea made is WOW, the color of the water was unearthly. Don't mind having to look at that at all! Maybe you guys can hook up with Seth and Elizabeth and sail into the wind flying the inner stay sail. You might like that a lot. Cheers!
We are having a rather wet dry season this year. Normally at this time of year we are in drought mode with endless sunny days ............. sadly not this year.
Hey Nick...Have you supplied the background music for an entire video yet or just pieces here and there? Some how my ears pick up when I hear real stuff from real people. You play well sir and you should highlight your talent a little more. I bet you could put together an awesome arrangement of the boat at full sail with select cuts of your music adding to the ambiance. Something to ponder for a future project once you have RR2. Be cool you 2
I so enjoy watching your journey.. And i thank you.. I can't say I envy you, cause you earned every thing you got.. But i do envy you... lol.. Stay safe the both of you.. And Thanks.. Brian.. ( west coast of Canada.. )
It was on that very walking track that we came across the biggest Orb Spider we've ever seen. As big as my hand. It was right at head height across the track 😜
If your not on charter boat there are PLENTY of spots to explore in the Whitsundays that the charter fleet are just not allow to frequent. (I live in Airlie Beech)
Love the expression ......".get a fug up! " I say that in similar circumstances, with the kettle on awaiting a lovely cuppa. Typically British I would say ha ha. Great videos. Thank you
I have the feeling I have seen this before already ... Anyway, do you happen to have any kind of breakdown of how much time you spend sailing vs at anchorage or mooring, and motor vs sail?
I have to apologize, I looked and I am unable to find it, but, what is the name of the song that is playing faintly, in the background, just as you're leaving the inlet? Much thanks in advance.
Would I sail in 30-35 knots gusting more? Ive done it but NOT FROM CHOICE. It also depends on yacht size and how confident you are with the equipment/maintenance (or lack of) on the boat. My 30 foot cat would have had the bows right under on every wave.
So nice I watched it twice. Whitsundays are beautiful; but, if any of the "flora" suddenly open their eyes and become fauna, run. Annapolis Sailboat Show is this coming weekend. Sad you will not be there. Hope you (both) get to Vietnam soon!
In the not too distant future we will probably get to see you guys sailing RR2 in 30 knots! There were moments in this video where the light and cloud made the scenery look like Scotland :)
Thank you, nice video as always. BTW, I think the look from the "Caribbean days" is better, short hair look on you, and Nick with the tan & scruffy beard....and both had nice suntans back then.
With my Leopard 40 , 30 knots double reefed main and piece of Jib. It helps to put out the traveller a bit to take pressure off the boat but still get drive
Great video! Terese, I am sure I could match your fall into the dinghy. The good thing is you didn't take an accidental swim with the great whites. I am guessing the sharks are great whites. Well, I guess bull sharks are just as aggressive and possible more aggressive and tiger sharks can be quite aggressive, but I don't think they are nearly as aggressive as the whites and bull sharks.
@@sailingrubyrose Just because you hit the water in an area known for shark sightings doesn't mean you are going to be eaten immediately! The sharks are NOT 'a dime a dozen'. You can also purchase an electronic shark inhibitor and wear it. I'm reliably informed that they do work.
@@gbsailing9436 I used to work on that principle but the scenario you describe is exactly what happened there. The female diver went into the water and was hit instantly. And lightning does strike twice, there were attacks on consecutive days at exactly the same place at the small beach at the dinghy landing. Mind you, people had been warned and still went in the water. When we were there we saw people swimming at that small beach at sunset, which isn't a good idea. For the record we had 33 attacks or nibbles in 2018. A note to visitors, our sharks are very hungry because of a lack of tourists.
We had a wonderful experience in CID harbour a couple of years ago. A Dugong was feeding on sea grass under our Cat for about 3 hours. Awesome animals.
Nick, I saw you reading Dan Brown. I’ve loved the Robert Langdon series. If that strikes your fancy, I highly recommend Steve Berry’s series covering the adventures of Cotton Malone. Very similar style and historical context. Thanks for all the great entertainment!
The second confusing thing about Australia are the animals. They can be divided into three categories: Poisonous, Odd, and Sheep. It is true that of the 10 most poisonous arachnids on the planet, Australia has 9 of them. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that of the 9 most poisonous arachnids, Australia has all of them. However, there are curiously few snakes, possibly because the spiders have killed them all. But even the spiders won't go near the sea. Any visitors should be careful to check inside boots (before putting them on) under toilet seats (before sitting down) and generally everywhere else. A stick is very useful for this task. -- Douglas Adams
Well Gary, on our walk up the hill there we saw four snakes and no spiders. Too busy watching the track ahead to look for spiders. The ones in above ground webs don't kill you.(usually). The problem with a snake bite out there is you then need a helicopter to get you to hospital. If the helicopter is out already say 40 miles south, you are possibly not going to make out alive. So snake bite kit and someone with Theresa's knowledge would be your only chance.
@@philgray1023 if you didn't know, Douglas Adams was a writer, a comic genius in my opinion. He wrote the hilarious, seriously misnamed Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trilogy, with six books in the 'trilogy.' He also wrote a treatise on Australia, from which I grabbed that bit. You should look up the whole thing if you haven't read it before. My comment was rather tongue in cheek.
It is very interesting to see experienced mono-hull live aboard serious sailors transitioning to a catamaran and to hear your comments about the differences. Although you have yet to compare long distance ocean passages, it certainly appears that the space, comfort and livability on the Seawind far exceeds that which you might have on a comparable mono. The protected cockpit helm is especially nice. There is also much to be said about the accessibility of systems and redundancy inherent in the dual engines. Keep this great content coming!
Spiders always make a web across paths. Usually it's just the warning line- you hit it with your face and say Yuck! and the spider hides. It's never on that line. I thought maybe I was the only person 'doing the Harry Potter' (wand wave) but I guess everybody does it.
"This is what you get." This is what we're here for. Great episode, and just the calming break I needed.
Thanks Jennifer
That’s right!
Terysa Is SUCH a Pretty Lady NICK you are a very Lucky Man!
Oddly enough, I too love it when it rains whilst on board even at night when all safely tucked in. As long as there are some beaut days too. Thanks for this episode.
Thanks!
Your personal reflection combined with the video makes for a grand vblog. Thanks for sharing an glimpse of what sailing and exploring can be.
Thanks mate 😊
Definitely would be sailing, double reefed main and a staysail.😎🍻👍
No, there was a mono out there with almost full sail. I would put in my number 1 of 5 reefs in the main and 2/3rds 130% genoa. That's if my engine would run for more than 10 minutes before calling it a day.
@@philgray1023 use a 50/50 mix water and hydrochloric acid in the engine for twenty mins,rinse repeat.4litres mix each cycle will deep clean it.
I love when it is dead calm outside and you can hear mother earth saying listen to the silence as I take a nap
Bliss!
Saw you at the boat show today Nick, and shouted "Superstar".. You gave me a wink. Job done! Xx
Thanks Graham! Come over and say hi next time 😊😊
@@sailingrubyrose you were busy and I would have talked your arse off and lost Seawind some sales hehehe. Deffo next time. Love the channel and its content. Can't wait for you to get the big bruiser!
Great video and editing and perfect music. Thanks for sharing ⛵️⛵️😊
Thanks Kathleen!
I haven’t thought of The Wonder Stuff in years! Must go dig through my CDs now.
I went and played them and recognized their music.
I own and sail an 11m Simpson cruising catamaran, and previously a Crowther 10m trimaran which I sailed to NZ, Tonga, Fiji and return. 30+ knots of wind is definitely a sailing wind. How much and what sails you put up depends. My last trip north along the NSW coast we had 30 to 40 kts of westerly wind sailing from Pittwater to Port Stevens. Being a broad reach we just flew the genoa with a couple of rolls to keep boat speed below 12kts to ensure no spray on deck and nothing straining or breaking. When we turned left to get into Port Stevens we were going directly into the wind, so we pulled up the main (triple reefed) and rolled up the Genoa quite a bit. Apparent wind was then 40kts plus and boat speed around 10kts. This is hard up against the wind and with 110 degrees or a bit more between tacks. However, velocity made good to windward was still fantastic.... so much so that we creamed past a much longer single hulled boat motoring directly into the wind despite having to tack back and forth. I’ve found in my experience since the early 1980s that motors are only for dead calms, getting into rivers over a bar, or for manoeuvring around moorings and marinas. I have also sailed single hulled boats in Wellington NZ when the wind has been a steady 50kts with gusts to 70, tripled reef main and storm jib. In those conditions I would not have any sails up on my catamaran.
I know what you mean.
I think rain is nature's way of telling us to slow down and enjoy.
A cup of tea, a good book and rain!
Bliss!
Great memories of Whitsundays 👏🏻👏🏻
The Eight Legged Groove Machine is an album by Wonder Stuff. Showing my age, thank you Nick.
The Wonder Stuff!? The Whitsundays look very tranquil.....except for killer spiders and sharks. Just missing two step snakes and a pack of wombats and platypus to attack Nick.
Great video, beautiful music and cinematography !
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your points about issues that make a well design catamaran. I also see sailors that are working 24-7 to keep all the systems running. I am not attracted to James Wharram designs, but minimalist sailors can work on a rudder under way, They can perpare food and throw scraps out the window. Their dish pans can be emptied out the window without drain systems. Broken bulkheads do not cause hulls to ripp apart, and with no sugar scoops steps can be mounted to the aft hulls on the inside for wave protection.
3 reefs in the main and full jib in 30kts as per the 1260 manual(@28kts). With a square top main no problems as it tends to spill air when over powered.
Great vid guys, love to see when you are able to just chill. Terysa please let you hair continue to grow its gorgeous. Take care.
Rain just is fluid sunshine...
That looked like a rough ride just motoring. Sailing at catamaran angles.... ouch. That would have been brutal. Nice hike though.
Awesome episode guys. Fair winds and following seas Ruby Rose.
Thanks Kevin!
Those are impressive shots of the squalls rolling in!
Thanks Simon!
I lived on my boat around the Whitsundays for over10 yrs, and those rainy days .....just fabulous!!!!
I'm no expert, I've been in similar winds and the third reef can add some stability. I might have snugged up the dingy a bit.
Great life, thanks for sharing!
11:15 i always carry a stick ahead of me when i'm walking in the Aus bush in case i get a spider to the face
Fabulous.... and I love your background music...
Now that I am caught up and not binge watching, I find myself joanzing for your videos. Love your videos, love you guys, stay safe and may you have fair winds and following seas!
Aw thanks Michael!
@@sailingrubyrose I only speak the truth.
The best hiking shoes I got is Teva sandals ... you can even use them for mountain climbing 😊 Hate closed shoes 😛
“God’s in his heaven…all’s right with the world”….Robert Browning….aka Terysa…
The Wonder Stuff. Eight legged groove machine 🕷
😉
I loved The Eight Legged Groove Machine! The Wonderstuff is unusual listening where I am from, but I think they are amazing. I remember singing Unbearable and It's Yer Money I'm After Baby all of the time. I liked Never Loved Elvis as well.
For a RUclips content creators, I’m surprised that you’re not browsing RUclips of examples of catamaran sailing in 30 knots plus. There’s a video of a 1160 sailed by the founder on Seawind, sailing from Vietnam to Singapore in 30 knots wind.
30 kts happens a lot .
Great Cruising the Whitsundays just had 12 days On CHANTILLY in june and have just rebooked for 14days .
Cid is nice but like they say dont swim lol
My Fav was Butterfly and Catarn bay on Boarder Island
Enjoy
Yesss we loved butterfly and border island! That’s coming up in future episodes 😊 hope your weather was a little calmer than ours!
If your scared ....oh boy this is going to be a wild ride coming up.
Keep up good work. So enjoyable.
I don’t know about whether I’d have the sails up, probably not, but I would secure the tender properly.
I've sailed in such weather during the Newport to Bermuda race - it was very uncomfortable in a 65ft monohull. Now in California and quite frankly the afternoon Pacific winds just scare me..... I sailed in small Hobie Cats in high-winds, but not in anything larger.
I still have my copy of Eight Legged Groove Machine by The Wonder Stuff.
Enjoying your Australian adventure, and the visits you’re making. Although, if it were possible to include a return to more banter/humour, bars/restos and time aboard, and slightly less forest walks - then it’d be even better!! (For me!) 👍
Think they're having to fill in time while waiting for the new boat / covid rules, but yeah would like to see more adventures like surfing etc
My club in SF bay has two 1160s. 25 kts is an average day in the summer. The cats handle it well. However not much fetch for waves.
Good to know! They’re very strong boats, and can definitely handle it.
All I got to say about the rainy weather while you guys were getting the tea made is WOW, the color of the water was unearthly. Don't mind having to look at that at all! Maybe you guys can hook up with Seth and Elizabeth and sail into the wind flying the inner stay sail. You might like that a lot. Cheers!
It really was very beautiful 😍
Chilled and relaxed is fine...no formality required. Cheers
The Eight Legged Groove Machine is the debut album by the Wonder Stuff from August 1988.
it does seem to be that most channels with cats use thier engines alot more than monos easecially in strong winds
We are having a rather wet dry season this year. Normally at this time of year we are in drought mode with endless sunny days ............. sadly not this year.
The Wonder Stuff I believe Nick. Just like your videos…
Yes I would be sailing in a Wharram
Wonder Stuff, from my teens as well. Funny they had a song called "Ruby Horse"
Hey Nick...Have you supplied the background music for an entire video yet or just pieces here and there? Some how my ears pick up when I hear real stuff from real people.
You play well sir and you should highlight your talent a little more. I bet you could put together an awesome arrangement of the boat at full sail with select cuts of your music adding to the ambiance. Something to ponder for a future project once you have RR2. Be cool you 2
Nice.. good to see some relaxation.
The wonder stuff
I love the the adventure. Great work.
I so enjoy watching your journey.. And i thank you.. I can't say I envy you, cause you earned every thing you got.. But i do envy you... lol.. Stay safe the both of you.. And Thanks.. Brian.. ( west coast of Canada.. )
Nothing to apologize for Nick. This IS life on a catamaran in the Whitsundays. I miss the place. Thank you...
Beautiful place
Another great video! I am enjoying the tail end of summer here in Southern Ontario, Canada - but even more so enjoying your time in the Whitsundays
Enjoy!
It was on that very walking track that we came across the biggest Orb Spider we've ever seen. As big as my hand. It was right at head height across the track 😜
Eeek! We saw an orb spider as well but the camera couldn’t pick it up so it didn’t make the cut!
If your not on charter boat there are PLENTY of spots to explore in the Whitsundays that the charter fleet are just not allow to frequent. (I live in Airlie Beech)
Oh really? If we’re back in RR2, we’ll definitely check them all out!
@@sailingrubyrose Were you able to go north? There is lots to see in that direction and NO charter boats to deal with
Even with your experience the odd face plant happens and never very nice ! Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
Sometimes I just wonder about stuff. 😂👍
If you don’t sail at 30 kts what will you do when it’s 45-60 out?
Love the expression ......".get a fug up! " I say that in similar circumstances, with the kettle on awaiting a lovely cuppa. Typically British I would say ha ha. Great videos. Thank you
Ahhh loving the Whitsudays
🙏
I have the feeling I have seen this before already ... Anyway, do you happen to have any kind of breakdown of how much time you spend sailing vs at anchorage or mooring, and motor vs sail?
I sailed through/around the Whtisundays a few times when I was in the Navy and the weather was always crap 🤷♂️
Lol glad it wasn’t just us then!
You both are looking fit and happy be safe. You new boat is making progress and will soon be yours...
Hmm, have to say I've never heard of "The Wonder Stuff". I was busy catching up on "Hawkwind" and Rick Wakeman's solo career.
I have to apologize, I looked and I am unable to find it, but, what is the name of the song that is playing faintly, in the background, just as you're leaving the inlet? Much thanks in advance.
Would I sail in 30-35 knots gusting more? Ive done it but NOT FROM CHOICE. It also depends on yacht size and how confident you are with the equipment/maintenance (or lack of) on the boat. My 30 foot cat would have had the bows right under on every wave.
would I? in a word, yes. run a head sail only to help punch thru.
Thank you for sharing.
Really enjoyed your close up camera work on the hike as well as the drone shots earlier in the episode. So good.
Great video thanks guys
Cheers Bob!
nick. looked on 1190 at sbs on sunday well built nice solid
I love the view there. The rain made it even more vivid!
It was so beautiful
That's what I call relaxing weather. 😃
The bit at the end was!
This is what you get. Best line ever. It’s how it should be!
So nice I watched it twice. Whitsundays are beautiful; but, if any of the "flora" suddenly open their eyes and become fauna, run. Annapolis Sailboat Show is this coming weekend. Sad you will not be there. Hope you (both) get to Vietnam soon!
Wish we could be in Annapolis for the show! Hopefully next year 😊🤞🏻
Question, big ships have a bulbob on the bows, for performance. What’s the reason cats don’t do this ? Can’t wait to see you on your new cat!
I wonder how much windward performance you can get with a storm jib?
Another great adventure, nice quiet forests and creepy insects 🕷 …… Jack n Steve .. 🐶😎
instead of having runabout boat could you use a jetski for the same job just wondering
Sailing La Vagabond has sailed in some rough seas in there Cat you two will also I am sure in your new boat can’t wait to see it.
In the not too distant future we will probably get to see you guys sailing RR2 in 30 knots! There were moments in this video where the light and cloud made the scenery look like Scotland :)
🤞🏻
Wonder Stuff you guys!
Thank you, nice video as always.
BTW, I think the look from the "Caribbean days" is better, short hair look on you, and Nick with the tan & scruffy beard....and both had nice suntans back then.
Hi Nick, how do/did you like "Origin"?
Lovely!
Is there dagerboards on the sea wind?
With my Leopard 40 , 30 knots double reefed main and piece of Jib. It helps to put out the traveller a bit to take pressure off the boat but still get drive
I've still got my tarantulas, Nick, if you want to see some big hairy ones!
Great camera shots, well done.
Thanks Brian!
I guess the Wonderstuff wasn't here in the US. I had to look them up.
Great video! Terese, I am sure I could match your fall into the dinghy. The good thing is you didn't take an accidental swim with the great whites. I am guessing the sharks are great whites. Well, I guess bull sharks are just as aggressive and possible more aggressive and tiger sharks can be quite aggressive, but I don't think they are nearly as aggressive as the whites and bull sharks.
I think they’re bull sharks here? Not sure. Don’t want to find out either way!
@@sailingrubyrose Just because you hit the water in an area known for shark sightings doesn't mean you are going to be eaten immediately! The sharks are NOT 'a dime a dozen'. You can also purchase an electronic shark inhibitor and wear it. I'm reliably informed that they do work.
@@gbsailing9436 I used to work on that principle but the scenario you describe is exactly what happened there. The female diver went into the water and was hit instantly. And lightning does strike twice, there were attacks on consecutive days at exactly the same place at the small beach at the dinghy landing. Mind you, people had been warned and still went in the water. When we were there we saw people swimming at that small beach at sunset, which isn't a good idea. For the record we had 33 attacks or nibbles in 2018. A note to visitors, our sharks are very hungry because of a lack of tourists.
@@philgray1023 OK well I’ll have to eat my hat, when I nest use it. I hope everyone was OK.?
@@gbsailing9436 I believe there were fatalities.
We had a wonderful experience in CID harbour a couple of years ago. A Dugong was feeding on sea grass under our Cat for about 3 hours. Awesome animals.
Nick, I saw you reading Dan Brown. I’ve loved the Robert Langdon series. If that strikes your fancy, I highly recommend Steve Berry’s series covering the adventures of Cotton Malone. Very similar style and historical context. Thanks for all the great entertainment!
The second confusing thing about Australia are the animals. They can be divided into three categories: Poisonous, Odd, and Sheep. It is true that of the 10 most poisonous arachnids on the planet, Australia has 9 of them.
Actually, it would be more accurate to say that of the 9 most poisonous arachnids, Australia has all of them. However, there are curiously few snakes, possibly because the spiders have killed them all. But even the spiders won't go near the sea. Any visitors should be careful to check inside boots (before putting them on) under toilet seats (before sitting down) and generally everywhere else. A stick is very useful for this task. -- Douglas Adams
Well Gary, on our walk up the hill there we saw four snakes and no spiders. Too busy watching the track ahead to look for spiders. The ones in above ground webs don't kill you.(usually). The problem with a snake bite out there is you then need a helicopter to get you to hospital. If the helicopter is out already say 40 miles south, you are possibly not going to make out alive. So snake bite kit and someone with Theresa's knowledge would be your only chance.
@@philgray1023 if you didn't know, Douglas Adams was a writer, a comic genius in my opinion. He wrote the hilarious, seriously misnamed Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trilogy, with six books in the 'trilogy.'
He also wrote a treatise on Australia, from which I grabbed that bit. You should look up the whole thing if you haven't read it before.
My comment was rather tongue in cheek.
The Wonder Stuff.
'It's on the green leaf'. That really narrows it down when you are in a forest.
Another “like” great “like” video. Your “like” stroll “like" through "like" the ”like" woods ‘like" was"like" very "like" picturesque.
It is very interesting to see experienced mono-hull live aboard serious sailors transitioning to a catamaran and to hear your comments about the differences. Although you have yet to compare long distance ocean passages, it certainly appears that the space, comfort and livability on the Seawind far exceeds that which you might have on a comparable mono. The protected cockpit helm is especially nice. There is also much to be said about the accessibility of systems and redundancy inherent in the dual engines. Keep this great content coming!
Spiders always make a web across paths. Usually it's just the warning line- you hit it with your face and say Yuck! and the spider hides. It's never on that line. I thought maybe I was the only person 'doing the Harry Potter' (wand wave) but I guess everybody does it.