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.

Websites, blogs & apps

Useful resources for cruising and
​living aboard

Managing Saltwater Heads

Taming the (saltwater) toot,
​and why its ok to pee in the ocean

Guide to using the gennaker

Our sail plan & step-by-step approach to rigging and sailing the Incidence gennaker

Leaving your boat for winter

Winterising process and checklist

water management system

Including water safety plan

Picking up in La Rochelle

A practical guide to that crucial time

What's so good about a catamaran?

A short blog on why we chose a cat for cruising

Hoisting & Reefing the main

A neat and cost effective substitute for the Karver hook. Plus some other tips for smooth hoists and drops & reefing set up

Enjoying a BBQ

We bought a Webber Baby Q in La Rochelle. Its perfect for us and stows away neatly when not in use.

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