“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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Eugénie Nottebohm was born in Switzerland and is a biologist, painter, writer, and sailor. At fifty, an illness forced her to no longer postpone her dreams, and since then, she has been traveling the world aboard her sailboat, a Contessa 32. In this interview, she shares her passionate journey of personal growth.
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Aspects to be covered in the safety briefing that it is advisable to carry out on board a sailing yacht before starting a voyage, especially in the case of ocean sailing.
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