Author: Juan González-Aller Lacalle

Vuelta Vertical reaches the Antarctic Circle after a two-month journey

Vuelta Vertical reaches the Antarctic Circle after a two-month journey

Posted by | Jan 15, 2026 | , |

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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Galerider

Galerider

Posted by | Dec 13, 2025 | |

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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Boom preventer

Boom preventer

Posted by | Dec 8, 2025 | |

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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