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"I'm sailing without stress": Reefing by the numbers on Nautitech Cruising Catamaran

by Cyclops Marine 23 Oct 2024 13:30 UTC
Nautitech 44 Open © Mark Jardine

As a guest on a Nautitech 44 Open, Managing Editor of Yachts and Yachting Online & Sail-World, Mark Jardine went for a cruise around Christchurch Bay to hear what wireless safety monitoring is bringing to cruising sailors aboard catamarans.

The boom in performance cruising catamarans is bringing huge benefits to sailors. But, when sailing catamarans, as they heel much less than monohulls, rig loads can escalate without tell-tale signs. Wireless load monitoring delivers new levels of confidence in safety, allowing sailors to protect their precious rigs and sail with peace of mind.

Learn more at www.cyclopsmarine.com/catamarans

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