Éric Tabarly is a leading figure in ocean sailing, having competed both as part of a racing team and solo. His sailing manual summarizes his vast experience and contains masterclasses on the key aspects of handling a sailboat in any situation.
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The “Galerider” towing device has been used on numerous occasions by deploying it from the stern during a storm, reducing the sailboat’s speed, minimizing surfing, and improving its handling with an autopilot. In this chapter, we will describe this drogue device and consider some aspects of its use on a sailboat.
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One of the most dangerous situations aboard a sailboat is when an unintentional jibe of the mainsail occurs. In this new chapter of the online book “Sail Handling and Trimming,” we’ll look at some simple considerations regarding the use of the preventer on a cruising sailboat, which can help improve safety on board.
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Adverse meteorology has been the main protagonist of the initial days of this adventure, which started on Saturday, November 15th, from the port of Castellón. Paula Gonzalvo: “Despite the difficulties, these first days have served to recharge strength after the intensity of preparations”.
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Flanked by several vessels that escorted it to the open sea, the sailboat “Alegría Marineros” has set sail with Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jiménez as captains. Thus begins twelve months of unprecedented navigation to circumnavigate the globe, linking the two poles; the first leg will conclude at the end of December in South America.
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