helpful Tips, technical stuff and useful resources
Here you can find some useful resources, detail on boat jobs and handy additions, lessons learned while living aboard and managing ITIKI's systems. No doubt this will continue to expand as our adventure unfolds.
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Managing Saltwater Heads |
Guide to using the gennakerOur sail plan & step-by-step approach to rigging and sailing the Incidence gennaker
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Leaving your boat for winterWinterising process and checklist
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What's so good about a catamaran? |
Hoisting & Reefing the mainA neat and cost effective substitute for the Karver hook. Plus some other tips for smooth hoists and drops & reefing set up
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Enjoying a BBQWe bought a Webber Baby Q in La Rochelle. Its perfect for us and stows away neatly when not in use.
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taking Lines Ashore |
Coming Soon - AIS Targets |
Picking up a mooring ball |
Taking lines ashore is a technique used mainly where swing anchoring is not possible.
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With lots of traffic around, particularly at night, getting the most from your chart-plotter is important.
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An excellent article by the team at Out Chasing Stars on how to pick up a mooring ball.
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electrical set upConceptual diagram of our electrical set up and energy management system.
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windscreen coversOur windscreen covers are quite different to the standard FP ones.
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Teak on ITIKIComing soon - taking care of our teak trims.
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Rainman WatermakerComing Soon - review of the Rainman watermaker
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Mast top modificationsDuring our stay in the boatyard, we made a few modifications at the mast-top.
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