https://cuddly.tube/videos/watch/4e327f25-19c4-4e87-baf6-692156b38683 Our very first sail began with crossing Caernarfon Bar in force 6 gusting 7, followed by a close-hauled sail across Cardigan Bay to Porth Dinllaen. Our DIY electric motor powered by Fogstar batteries, got us through the rough bar crossing and then against force 6, breaking seas and tide into Porth Dinllean bay. For the sail we used a double reefed main and our staysail. That seemed about right. First time either has been used. We got breaking seas on deck, including covering the wheelhouse (we are very glad we have that). Delighted with the performance of Vida (1977 Rival 38, Centre Cockpit Ketch). We are part of the Fogstar ambassadors programme because we think they are brilliant batteries. See https://www.fogstar-drift.co.uk/?ref=sustainablesailing We are now living aboard our Rival 38 Centre Cockpit full-time afloat 😃 The sustainable sailing is starting We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/ @SustainableSailing Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:15:40 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://cuddly.tube https://cuddly.tube/lazy-static/avatars/7425a368-e6d5-4862-9e5e-c59f8f842c94.png https://cuddly.tube/videos/watch/4e327f25-19c4-4e87-baf6-692156b38683 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://cuddly.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.