Sailing Doodles · video

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The crew departs Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Thailand aboard an Island Spirit 525E, a catamaran equipped with electric propulsion and a large battery bank.6:10 The vessel, named Doodles, carries the owner, three crew members, and two dogs on a coastal transit toward Koh Larn. Despite 13 knots of wind, the crew successfully deploys the in-mast furling mainsail and electric Genoa, achieving speeds of approximately 6.5 knots on a beam reach.6:31 Upon arrival at the north end of Koh Larn, the owner deploys the anchor from the helm station.8:08 The crew utilizes a Highfield tender to transit to the beach for dinner, monitoring tidal levels to avoid stranding the dinghy.9:44 Ocean Marina Yacht Club serves as the primary base for the vessel, offering 400 slips, maintenance facilities, and resort amenities.1:11 The transit serves as a shakedown for new crew and a test of the vessel's electric systems before continuing south toward Hua Hin.

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