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The New Catamaran - Bluewater 50 Transatlantic

29 de octubre de 2017 · 11 min · 182K vistas · Trent-Severn Waterway

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Paul and Sheryl Shard prepare for a transatlantic crossing from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean aboard a new Discovery Blue Water 50 catamaran.1:15 The vessel features an on-deck seating area that converts into a soaking tub, a nav station with forward views, and interior amenities including heated towel racks and extensive woodwork.1:29 The boat is rigged with two jibs for downwind sailing and an in-mast roller reefing mainsail.2:42 The crew plans to use the PredictWind app for weather routing, specifically utilizing the European model for its 10-day forecasting capabilities.3:14 This passage marks the hosts' first ocean crossing on a catamaran, with an estimated duration of two weeks.2:58 The boat is configured for four to six people, contrasting with larger charter-style catamarans.1:50 The crew intends to document the journey and provide updates via a boat tracker and social media, concluding the voyage in St. Lucia.9:38

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