sailing
When do we reef our main sail on a Lagoon 440 catamaran.
Checking into Indonesia: our experience in Debut with the Multihull Solutions Wonderful Sail 2 Indonesia Rally in 2019.
This blog is intended for sailors interested in sailing from Australia to Indonesia and goes through the process as experienced by Catamaran Impi.
Why we love Australia
For many people Australia has a sense of magic, due to its distance, its unusual landscapes and animals. It is therefore not surprising that our first experience of sailing on a charter catamaran in the Whitsundays blew our mind. Little did we know that ten years later we would arrive on our own catamaran for the third time in this amazing country.
How to install a washing machine in the cockpit of a Lagoon 440
How much should we budget for maintenance and repairs?
Just yesterday we had this question from a new boat owner who purchased a second hand Lagoon catamaran. It is a tough question because so many people differ in opinion, but we have found many folks who think they are paying less per year suddenly hit a wall where everything goes wrong.
Jamming it up!
Why install additional clutches? How does one install a new clutch?How much does it cost to install extra clutches?What can go wrong with these clutches?
Sailing Off Shore
Many people sailing the coast of Australia have asked us about sailing offshore and how difficult it really is, what to expect in destination countries and how to manage when something goes wrong or breaks down.
Crossing Bars
Is it safe to cross a coastal bar on the East coast of Australia? Here are some of the considerations we take into account.
