“Wing and wing (goosewinging)” allows us to cover less distance and sail efficiently with winds between the quarter and the stern; however, it requires taking certain precautions to help us handle the pole safely and have the flexibility and ease to react to a wind shift or increase in wind speed. In this new chapter of the online book “Sail Handling and Trim,” we will look at some considerations that can help us improve safety in any situation.
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The crew of the Vuelta Vertical has arrived in Cape Town after 12 days without communication and 1,900 nautical miles at sea at 52° South. The team will focus on repairing and replacing critical components to restore safety, autonomy, and ocean-going capability.
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Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jiménez are sailing live 24/7 across the South Atlantic in extreme conditions, approaching icebergs and some of the most challenging waters on the planet. After traveling 14,000 kilometers from Castellón, the expedition reaches the 50 Howler Monkeys with sub-zero temperatures and continuous storms. The sailboat Copernicus enters an iceberg zone after detecting the first ice of the expedition.
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Key aspects of the freshwater system of a sailboat: freshwater tanks, freshwater circuit with an electric pressure pump, hot water on board, drinking water, freshwater circuit with hand/foot pump, tank ventilation, and seawater circuit (in sink).
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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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