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Wharram Wing Sails Now Available

Today, we have finalized an agreement with one of the largest and most respected sail lofts in the world to make new and replacement sails…

Started by Budget BoaterLatest Reply

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51' Wharram Tehini Project

Hello All, I may be late to the party on this one but thought someone in the group might be interested.  While looking through Face Book Ma…

Started by Steve Denton

2 Mar 5
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'Caught Aback' is a huge problem on a Shunter! Junk Rigs solve that amazingly well...

Proas are ships that can receive the wind, from one and only side. They can't tack, that's why they must Shunt. Getting caught aback, or ge…

Started by rael dobkins

0 Feb 22

Looking for delivery captain Panama to Florida

Recently purchased a Pahi 42. Currently in Colon Panama, need to get it to Florida. Looking for an experienced wharram sailer for the trip…

Started by Will

0 Feb 17

The full Video of a Balkan Shunting Proa, and the Zen of Spartan Philosophy...

Hi all, a video that goes deep into the philosophy behind the shunter... Not a walk in the park, yet these craft get the job done! Minimal…

Started by rael dobkins

0 Feb 14

Flying downwind on a Balkan Proa

Fast Downwind Sailing over 6 KN, Surfing probably at 10....Balkan Proa "Crystal Clear" flying away... From Balkan ShipyardsKeep Shunting,B…

Started by rael dobkins

4 Jan 20
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Wharram charter business in Thailand for sale

FOR SALE : well established yacht charter business in Phuket , Thailand .Turn- key.                     - Fully registered and licenced,leg…

Started by maxim jurgens

5 Nov 7, 2024
Reply by JamesBrooklyn

Aluminium masts - Group order

Hi, I am currently in the process of sourcing aluminium tubes for masts for my Tiki 38. Two 11m long tubes 140mm dia 4mm wall thickness is…

Started by Luk

32 Nov 2, 2024
Reply by Stijn Qc

Mavericks & Multihulls: Official Trailer!

This landed in my email today.  Anyone else on the Jim Brown mailing list? Mavericks & Multihulls “We are officially launched! Produ…

Started by Jeff

0 Sep 11, 2024

A short Video of an ugly and Strong boat... Balkan Shipyards

As a beautiful day gets ugly, our junk rig shines in it's true colours... Sailing hard to windward, moving fast, 2nd reef on a strong boat…

Started by rael dobkins

0 Jul 4, 2024

Pahi 42 Captain Cook

I am new to this Forum. I'd like some advise on places to sail. I'm of the opinion that to buy or build a boat in South Africa (where I res…

Started by Manie

7 May 31, 2024
Reply by Manie

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