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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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Websites, blogs & apps

Useful resources for cruising and
​living aboard
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Managing Saltwater Heads

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

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

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Leaving your boat for winter

Winterising process and checklist
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water management system

Including water safety plan
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Picking up in La Rochelle

A practical guide to that crucial time

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What's so good about a catamaran?

A short blog on why we chose
a catamaran 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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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. 
With lots of traffic around, particularly at night, getting the most from your chart-plotter is important.
An excellent article by the team at Out Chasing Stars on how to pick up a mooring ball.

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electrical set up

Conceptual diagram of our electrical set up and energy management system.
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windscreen covers

Our windscreen covers are quite different to the standard FP ones.
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Teak on ITIKI

Coming soon - taking care of our teak trims.

Rainman Watermaker

Coming Soon - review of the Rainman watermaker
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Mast top modifications

During our stay in the boatyard, we made a few modifications at the mast-top.

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