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Falcon 26 Offshore – F26

The ultimate adventure awaits: equipped for offshore and inshore excursions., taking orders with deposit.

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Elevating the standards set by its predecessors, the Falcon 26 Offshore epitomizes excellence in performance and versatility. Built upon the proven foundation of Morrelli and Melvin's off-set keel configuration, this model ensures an exceptionally smooth ride in any condition. With enhanced resistance to stuffing in following seas and soft landings in rough waters, the Falcon 26 offers an unparalleled level of comfort and stability. Its thoughtfully designed deck layout maximizes usable space, setting a new benchmark for its size and class. From inland waterways to offshore adventures, the Falcon 26 effortlessly transitions between environments with confidence and ease. Custom-built to your specifications, this semi-custom vessel is equipped with features and amenities tailored to your boating lifestyle, whether you're pursuing your passion for fishing or enjoying leisurely cruises with family and friends.

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The 262 Hybrid Catamaran

The 262 Hybrid Catamaran symbolizes the essence of innovation, blending the best features of both bay boats and catamarans. Versatility takes center stage, allowing you to explore both inshore and offshore domains with ease. The Sea Cat 262 redefines what a catamaran can be, offering unmatched performance, stability, and adaptability. Discover the embodiment of excellence and adventure, as we invite you to explore the details of this extraordinary vessel.

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  • Two (2) Rule 1500 GPH bilge pumps
  • Two (2) 25-gallon, lighted sea water blue live wells
  • Two (2) 750 GPH bait pumps
  • Four (4) Yeti sized SS drink holders
  • Six (6) gunwale mounted SS rod holders w/ overboard drain
  • Livorsi 3-spoke custom steering wheel
  • Livorsi high performance LED navigation lights
  • SeaStar tilt hydraulic steering system
  • Gemlux stainless friction hinges on all lids and hatches
  • Folding rear seat for 2
  • Gemlux overboard drain all stainless
  • Wrap around deflector windshield
  • #6 Main wiring harness w/ auto reset breakers
  • ABYC tinned copper wiring
  • Electric horn
  • All fiberglass enclosed and sealed racing transom
  • Two (2) below deck closed cell foam insulated fish boxes
  • Two (2) gulper Grouper pumps for fish boxes
  • Cushioned forward console seating
  • Upper & lower custom SS transom support plates
  • Heavy duty vinyl rub rail w/ SS inserts
  • All upholstery is custom fabricated by Llebroc industries
  • 100% self-bailing cockpit w/ hide away drains
  • Custom console brow w/ red map light
  • Raw water wash down w/ 20’ coiled hose and nozzle
  • Custom fiberglass T-top
  • Powder Coating aluminum frames
  • Custom fiberglass helm seating
  • Custom tackle station in fiberglass helm seating
  • 10 Gallon fresh water w/ shower head
  • Sea Star EPS steering w/ tilt
  • Forward livewell
  • Rod locker seating w/ back rest
  • Garlick EEZ-IN 3 step retractable
  • Custom 3 step dive ladder (Aluminum)
  • Indirect cockpit lighting
  • Four (4) additional rod holders across stern
  • Five position rocket launcher on T-top
  • LED Spreader lights
  • Forward seat cushions and bolsters
  • Additional Yeti sized SS drink holders
  • Custom helm seating w/ collapsible arm rests & adjustable seats
  • Aluminum wrap around rod holders on helm seat
  • 10 gallons fresh water tank w/ hose & nozzle
  • Slam latches in place of D-ring latches
  • Upper hull color
  • Full hull color
  • Additional rod holders 

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Circumnavigating in a Power Catamaran – A Leopard 53 PC Owner Story

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When boating folks talk about circumnavigating the globe, they generally think about doing so under sail. Sailboats use wind for fuel and handle well in offshore conditions, right?

Many who consider circling the globe on a power assume that a trawler or other slow-displacement boat is the way to go. How else can you do it without massive fuel tanks and a slow, efficient hull design?

Well, you know what happens when we assume.

Don Richards and his wife, Anja, are currently making a circumnavigation in their Leopard 53 Powercat. We caught up with them in Tahiti as they prepared for the next leg of their journey.

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Coming from a monohull

This is Don and Anja’s second circumnavigation. That first experience, made in a monohull sailboat, shaped their plans for their current adventure, including the decision to make the odyssey in a Powercat.

“Mainly, I got tired of sailing and grinding winches,” Don told us. “I’m nearly seventy. I’m done raising the mainsail.”

He also noted that while sailors spend a great deal of time under sail on longer transits, once they arrive at a destination, most of their shorter trips—between islands, for example—are under power. So why not just motor all the time?

“The biggest difference once you arrive at a destination,” he adds, “is the Powercat is a floating apartment compared to a monohull. It’s a lot more comfortable.”

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Powercat passage making

The Richards picked up their new Powercat 53 at the Leopard facility in Cape Town, South Africa. They spent a lot of time there making measured runs, logging fuel consumption and building realistic performance curves for passage making. Their work paid off, and their load and consumption tables were accurate throughout their Atlantic and Pacific crossings.

The couple travels at a leisurely pace to maximize range. Don and Anja do most of their crossings and passages at seven knots, which gives them a range of close to 1,700 miles. At nine knots, by comparison, their range drops to 1,000. They’ve installed reserve tanks with an extra 100 gallons (400 liters) of fuel but never needed those reserves for cruising. The Richards filled two 290-gallon (1,100L) fuel bladders carried on deck for a few very long passages.

Of course, the Powercat’s ability to cruise at 18 knots comes in handy when rough weather looms, the customs office is closing, or nightfall approaches.

“A big difference between powering and sailing is knowing when you’ll get there,” Don says. Since you’re not subject to the vagaries of light air and wind direction, planning is much more accurate and predictable under power.

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The passage west

The Richards are Australian and may eventually bring their Powercat back to Australia. Like most cruisers, however, they write their plans in wet sand at low tide, so they’re still determining when or if they’ll finally get it Down Under.

Of course, the shortest straight-line distance from Cape Town to Australia is east, across the Indian Ocean, but that is not a recommended route. Prevailing wind patterns, currents, and weather make a passage east from Cape Town unpleasant and possibly dangerous.

“We spoke to a lot of experienced delivery captains and skippers. And they all said clearly, do not go east,” says Don.

Instead, they headed north and west across the South Atlantic. They envisioned heading up through the Caribbean to the U.S. East Coast and over to Europe to cruise the Mediterranean. But the realities of hurricane season and insurance needs kept them south, and they found themselves headed towards Panama and passing through the canal.

On their last circumnavigation, Howard and Anja didn’t make it to Central America or Mexico, so they headed north after coming through the Panama Canal to see it this time. Eventually, they set out from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for French Polynesia, where they made landfall after a 2,710-mile leg to Hiva Oa. Almost all of that was powering straight on the rhumb line.

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Cruising differences

The most notable differences when cruising with a Powercat instead of a monohull are the onboard space and comfort. There’s no comparison with a monohull for the comfortable living space on a stable platform with a full-sized galley. The other is redundancy. You’ve got two engines in two hulls, so there’s always a second engine if one has trouble.

The Powercat also changes where and how the Richards anchor since they can tuck in closer to shore inside the keelboats. Anchoring in shallow water with more protection from shore is almost always better, and moving short distances between anchorages is quick and comfortable.

Hauling the Powercat out of the water takes a little more planning. Like a sailing catamaran, you have a lot more beam and need a travel lift to handle the size. But the bridge deck and cross beams are stout, and Robertson and Caine, builders of the Leopard Powercat, were always available with helpful instructions for where to best place the straps for the safest lift.

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Where to next?

The Richards’ current plan is to head to Samoa and likely spend the cyclone season in New Zealand. Next year, they may visit Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and stop at Norfolk Island. Like all their plans, these may change with the conditions.

“We’d also love to head over the top of Australia back to southeast Asia,” Don says. “Maybe the Solomons, Papua New Guinea. Australia’s always an option, too. Who knows?”

When asked one thing potential Powercat cruisers should know, Don’s answer was unequivocal: “You need to know that you can get almost anywhere with the standard tanks. Sure, you’ve got to slow it down. But don’t think you’ll be limited by fuel if you don’t want to be.”

No limits. Sounds like the perfect mantra for world cruisers.

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About the boat

Conceived by Jean-Pierre Dick , and designed by Guillaume Verdier , the naval architecte who designed the winning boat Emirates Team New Zealand for the 34th edition of the America’s Cup,  the ETF26 was born to reach new frontiers of speed and performance . Inspired by the America’s Cup sailing boats and aimed at both pro-sailing teams and private owners, it is perfect for high-speed races. The ETF26 has a proven track record in being able to adapt to different weather conditions : it can fly from 8 to 20 kts and reach 2,5 times the wind’s speed . To see it racing is always breathtaking.

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Hull length with rudders – 8.10 m / 26.6 ft.

Beam – 4.30 m / 14.10’

Mast height – 13.70 m / 44”

Draught – 1.20 m / 3.93’

Weight of craft – 350 kg

Main Sail – North Sails 3Di – 29,5 m²

Self-tacking jib – North Sails 3Di – 11, 0 m²

Code 0 – 26,5 m²

Sailing Category: C 

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  • Carbon / Epoxy Foils
  • Two Carbon / epoxy « T » shaped Rudders with rake regulation system
  • Carbon Mast and Gooseneck
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The ETF26 is a One Design foiling catamaran that benefits from different upgrades every year to improve performance, reliability and safety.

  • 2023 : a rudder rake system has been tested and implemented on all the fleet
  • 2024 : a new design of foil is currently being testing to reach the objective of upwind foiling. In the same time a larger rudder elevator is also tested.

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  • Easy take-off with 8 kts wind speed
  • Low flying over the water
  • Stability, no turtling or digging in
  • Easy transport and rigging without any crane
  • Crew : 3 to 4 people
  • One Design guaranteed

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Don’t hesite to contact us and visit the Class during an event. You will be most welcome and you will be able to test the ETF26 with one team.

The boatyard, ANEMO Sailing, owns an ETF26 that can be chartered for a training session, an event or the full season. According to the agenda of the different teams, some opportunities can occur to chartered a boat during the season. Contact us.

Please contact ANEMO Sailing, to know the opportunities for a second-hand boat or a new one.

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Fishability Test: Sea Cat 260 Hybrid

  • By Alex Suescun
  • Updated: April 29, 2020

Sea Cat 260 running shot

The seaworthiness of the Sea Cat multihull design—with its enclosed racing transom—takes the worry out of offshore jaunts, while its 14-inch draft opens the door to skinny-water forays, and the hull’s stability makes it a superb platform for fishing at any depth, cruising with the family, or enjoying a sandbar picnic.

The lamination schedule formulated by one of the top naval engineering firms, quality fit and finish, premium hardware including Gemlux stainless-steel friction hinges on all lids and hatches, and tinned copper wiring ensure years of trouble-free boating. Much like a big sport-fisher, the Sea Cat is set up with two fuel tanks and two cranking batteries, plus a house battery, enabling each of its twin outboards to run on either of the separate systems.

Sporting clean lines and clutter-free spaces, the layout includes a sizable forward casting deck with ample storage divided into four compartments, one of which serves as a dedicated anchor locker. Two raised outboard boxes that extend aft augment stowage and turn into twin seats or loungers with the optional cushions and removable backrests. Between them, a step leading to the forward deck houses another large compartment, ideal for stashing dock lines and safety gear.

Sea Cat 260 helm

A step back, the forward console seat incorporates a full-height backrest, seats two comfortably, and hides a substantial insulated box underneath that serves as a cooler or accommodates three deep-cycle batteries for a bow-mount trolling motor, leaving enough space for the crew to move from bow to stern unencumbered and gain easy access to the pair of in-floor fish boxes between the console and the port and starboard gunwales, both long enough to fit big pelagics and plumbed with Gulper Grouper waste pumps.

The center console features a wraparound windshield, custom brow with red map light, and dash roomy enough for dual 12-inch multifunction displays, 18-position waterproof-switch panel, stereo and more. SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering and a Livorsi three-spoke steering wheel come standard, and our test boat came with the optional fiberglass T-top with powder-coated aluminum frame, complete with electronics box, LED flood, spreader and overhead lights, and four-rod rocket launcher.

Our test Sea Cat also included a fiberglass helm-seating module with dual adjustable seats with flip-up bolsters and fold-down armrests, tackle station, and aluminum four-rod rocket launcher, a definite upgrade over the standard-issue aluminum leaning post. A bench-style seat accommodates two comfortably at the stern. When it comes time to fish, the backrest folds down flush with the abbreviated aft casting deck, which incorporates twin 25-gallon lighted livewells in the corners, both with clear lids and seawater blue interiors.

Sea Cat 260 helm-seat module

Port and starboard hatches take up most of the cockpit floor space aft of the helm, and a raw-water washdown with 20-foot coiled hose and nozzle, and six flush-mount rod holders on the gunwales—all with overboard drains—complete the 260 Hybrid’s list of standard equipment. Nevertheless, additional rod and drink holders, a forward livewell, freshwater shower with 10-gallon tank, electronic power steering, indirect cockpit lighting, and two types of removable ladders are among the most popular available options.

As for performance, the Sea Cat dazzled with its hole shot and acceleration during our test in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Powered by twin Suzuki 300s, the 26-footer jumped on plane and scooted from zero to 30 mph in 7.9 seconds with minimal bow lift, and wasted no time climbing to 65.6 mph at wide-open throttle.

Suzuki 300 outboard

Driving the Sea Cat is a pleasure. With the pair of Suzuki 300s mounted far apart and power steering eliminating feedback, the boat proved agile and responsive. On S-turns and tight curves, it maneuvered promptly and efficiently with little more than fingertip pressure on the steering wheel.

In typical catamaran fashion, the 260 Hybrid took on waves and large wakes with ease, always coming down softly without jolts, pounding or rattling. Spray, which on the Sea Cat starts even with the helm at planing speed and pushes some 2 feet aft at 5,000 rpm, never made it over the gunwales, no matter our heading in relation to the wind.

Sea Cat 260 livewells

The 260 left a great impression. It’s clearly designed and built for discerning anglers who balk at the thought of limitations on the waters and species they target. If only the right dose of inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing will suffice, give the Sea Cat a close look.

Length: 26′ Beam: 8′6″ Draft: 14″ Fuel: 120 gal. Weight: 4,900 lb. Max HP: 600 Price: $122,697 w/ twin Suzuki 140s Sea Cat: seacatboats.com

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Weather: Partly cloudy Location: Virginia Key, Florida Wind: South 11 knots Sea State: 1- to 2-foot chop Test Load: Two adults, 72 gallons of fuel

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CCB 264 Hybrid Catamaran

This game-changing hybrid checks all the boxes, why ccb264hc.

Our game-changing 264 hybrid catamaran is the boat that checks every box. It is good looking, fast, stable, and fuel efficient. The hull design makes for an incredibly smooth, dry ride in rough water while eliminating bow steering. Our ten foot beam offers a spacious layout for hosting family and friends and the storage space is comparable to most 30-36’ monohulls. The wide beam and catamaran design also provides a shallow draft for going to sandbars and an ultra stable fishing platform. The upper station gives you a birds eye view while fishing both offshore and in the backcountry. The CCB264HC has a range of 400 miles with 200 gallons of onboard fuel averaging 2 - 2.2mpg at 40-45 mph powered by Twin Mercury 300 V8 Verado engines. This 26 foot catamaran definitely broadens your fishing and boating opportunities by offering that “big boat” ride and feel in a good sized, maneuverable, and great looking package.

CCB264HC Vessel Specs:

  • LOA : 26'4"
  • Beam : 10'
  • Draft : 15"
  • Gunwale Height : Aft 18"
  • Approx. Dry Weight : 6800lbs (fully rigged w/ Second Station)
  • Fuel : 200gal (2 x 100gal)
  • Livewell Capacity : 80gal
  • Typical Cruise : 40mph / 2.2MPG
  • Typical WOT (Wide Open Throttle) : 70mph / 1.3MPG

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The ccb264hc doubles the number of days you can fish.

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With the offshore performance, handling and room of a much larger boat you can still go out on those rough days without sacrificing speed or comfort on those long runs.

It is also at home in the flats with a huge amount of space and a draft that is similar to much smaller boats to make sure you can hit the tarpon, snook and reds with ease.

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Sea Cat 260 Hybrid: 2021 Boat Buyers Guide

  • Updated: December 11, 2020

Sea Cat 260 Hybrid running inshore

Sea Cat merged the best of a bay boat and an offshore catamaran, creating the Sea Cat 260 Hybrid.

There is more than 100 years’ combined experience in building high-performance offshore-racing boats under their roof, and they use a lamination schedule formulated by one of the industry’s top naval-engineering firms.

Sea Cat 260 Hybrid

Catamaran hulls come in pairs, but so do other features in the Sea Cat 260 hybrid: two fuel tanks of 60 gallons each, two livewells at 25 gallons per, as well as a pair of Suzuki outboards—up to 600 hp combined—each served by its own fuel tank and battery.

We drove one, and the ride is exemplary. Draft is a shallow 14 inches, ideal for bay fishing while using a bow-mount trolling motor. It planes easily on one of its dual outboards and is happiest in a brisk chop, ably sliding through it, giving the passengers a terrific ride. Then while fishing, it’s as steady as a Falcon 9 landing barge.

It has at least two distinctive skill sets too: fishing inshore or heading offshore. Of survey respondents, 77 percent fished inshore species in the previous year, 54 percent offshore. That’s a substantial overlap.

An aft foldaway seat meets the needs of 44 percent of offshore CC anglers. It’s flanked by a pair of lighted 25-gallon pressurized livewells, enough to please 96 percent of those surveyed. Six gunwale-mounted rod holders match or exceed what 68 percent need.

Sea Cat 260 Hybrid helm

The massive bow fishing platform tops cavernous storage compartments. In-deck fish boxes in wide passages between helm and gunwale are 7 feet long. One can become a rod locker with an added rack; the other can be divided for more-efficient ice use.

Fishing-friendly options include a fiberglass T-top, custom helm seating housing a custom tackle station, a (third) forward livewell, rod-locker seating with backrest, additional rod holders and T-top rocket launchers, and Llebroc bow cushions and bolsters, for the 40 percent who call it important in a CC fishing boat. Other options include MinnKota factory-installed trolling motor, Wet Sounds speakers, and Garmin or Simrad electronics.

With the twin Suzuki 300 hp motors that Sea Cat recommends, the 260 Hybrid tops out in the mid-60s mph.

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  • Massive and flexible storage for fish and gear
  • Top-quality hardware, hinges, latches and cleats
  • Good fuel efficiency for long range with dual Suzuki outboards
  • There is a place for everything, and everything is in its place
  • A dream come true for everyone involved
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  • “Smooth riding in rough waters, roomy for fishing”

Fuel Capacity: 120 gal.

Dry Weight: 4,900 lb. plus power

Max HP: 600

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We want you to have a blast on the Katarina!

We are completely in love with Rincón, its people, the ocean, and the island’s natural beauty, so we decided to make it our home and share it with everyone.

At Katarina Sail Charters we strive to make your sailing experience unique, as we would like for you to see and experience what we live every single day.  If this is your first visit to Rincón, or you’re a seasoned veteran or local, don’t miss a sail on the Katarina. Every trip has its charms. Locals and travelers agree it is the best, most affordable, and unique experience that Rincón has to offer. The Katarina is a 32ft catamaran that can carry up to seventeen (17) passengers and two (2) crew members. With twin Hulls for great stability, you will have smooth sailing with a 36ft mast and 4’ draft. We are Coast Guard Certified and Documented Vessel and also USCG Certified Captain and experienced Mate.

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We had a great time on the Sea Reina private charter! Our family of four adults and two kids-the boat was super spacious. Captain Scott brought us to 2 killer snorkeling areas, and then showed us all the surf breaks on the north shore of Rincon. His wife even made us lunch, which was an extra bonus.🤙 highly recommend this charter!

— Amanda K.

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We had an amazing time sailing around the coast and watching the sunset. Capt. Brian and Shane were a fantastic crew. The drinks were fabulous. DJ Brian brought his A Game with the playlist and whale facts. Shane’s snacks and service were top notch. The views were amazing. We can’t wait to come back next year and do it again! Thanks for a fabulous night!

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Incredible experience! The crew is great and the food is fantastic. Charted complete catamaran for my daughter’s 16th birthday. She and her guests loved it. Rincón’s coast and beaches are beautiful. Geraldine was so helpful with the details and her crew is outstanding. 100% recommended.

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Brand: Heavenly Twins 26

Heavenly Twins Catamarans are well-known as a capable seaboats and have made some remarkable voyages, at least 3 circumnavigations have been completed. These popular cruising multi-hulls are equally happy sitting on a drying mooring or roaming oceans. She offers family-sized accommodation in twin, private, aft double cabins, a comfortable saloon and a practical galley. The aft cabins also provide a safe play area for children and the saloon has plenty of space and stowage. Heavenly Twins have a center cockpit offering excellent crew security, and have an easily-handled rig. She will suit shorthanded sailors and families alike.

Extended in 1989 to a 27 foot version with a ‘stoop through’ to a large aft cabin with a double bed.

Specifications
Make:Heavenly Twins
Model:26
Length:26
Builder:Heavenly Cruising Ltd (UK)
Designer:Pat Patterson
Construction:GRP hull
Build Start:1971
Build End:1989
Loa:26 ft 4 in
Beam: 13 ft 9 in
Headroom:6 foot
Draft:2 ft 6 in
Speed:6 kn
Mfg Accommodations:The accommodation offers up to six berths in three cabins. Saloon with U shaped dinette converting to a large double berth. Stowage under berths. Opening hatch to deck. Shelving to starboard. Steps down to port hull with full length galley.

There are no catamarans currently for sale of this brand.

Please see our catamarans for sale page for a full listing of other currently available models.

Educational Articles

Heavenly twins 26 owner review and interview “s/v kittiwake”.

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We’re two keen travelers who love nature. We didn’t want to live the conventional career-focused life, and we really craved spending time doing what we love, rather than working to pay for things we don’t really need. That drove us, in 2017 to quit our jobs and sail away on our first boat, a little Heavenly Twins 26 Catamaran called Kittiwake. We sailed Kittiwake from the UK to Italy over two years and then sold her to buy our second boat, a Tayana 37 called Skua.…

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