DAY 2 - SAILING FROM FIJI TO AUSTRALIA

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

So she's nearly twice as fast as the monohulls. Sounds about right. And in much greater comfort and stability. Looking great! Thanks for sharing!

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! She's a great boat, and it's amazing how well she handles the seas.

[@triplex7144]

Cheers gardy always a good watch

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Awesome mate thanks 🙏

[@pakkelly]

Excellent 24 hour run. Too bad that sea state makes it necessary to reef down. Thanks for the weather briefing and video of the conditions.

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Yeah how’s that 24hr run!! Awesome stuff she’s just moving so well. Sea state and angles are always the big factor once you’re doing more than 8kts so best to slow her down and chill her out a bit 😁

[@SimonClaringbold]

MOCO 60 style cockpit on the upgrade list to keep the cockpit dry as you power through the waves :)

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Yeah, keeping the cockpit dry is a priority for sure! 👍

[@captainsensible298]

good move reefing, once you've had a chance to go right over all the chain plates, standing rig, mast and boom, then you can see what she can do.

[@simontheyers801]

Wow... it's flying ❤😂😂

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

She’s trying her best too that’s for sure!! 😁

[@aanii2878]

She wants to go fast 😊

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

She can be quick that’s for sure. She definitely makes sailing a joy.

[@tonybrown5187]

Nice to see how you two are doing, the boat is great, just curious about how the solar panels are coping with the amount of water over them, keep up the good work.

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Thanks 🙏 panels have worked out better than we expected there’s been absolutely zero issues with them being mounted there. I was also worried a sheet may grab them not just the waves but having the small feet right on the corners has stopped that from happening. 👍

[@walterwinn2842]

Looking good guys. Keep us informed. Will you be making a hard dodger for spirit during your refit??

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Thanks will do our best 👍 yep for sure the dodger will be a hard top but likely soft sides.

[@TonyGrainger]

You mean the trip is going to be over soon? Nah! I don't believe it. Just a rest stop I expect? I'm sure Spirit XL would enjoy the Land of Smiles. You know how to find us.

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

That’s it T it’ll never be over way too much fun being had and there’s a big world out there to explore! We’ll see you in LOS within a few years or maybe sooner if you head to Oz and come sailing with us!! 👍

[@simontheyers801]

Flying fish... no1 bait for trolling ❤

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

We need a slower boat for trolling! 😆

[@barrycooke4964]

Are running into Bundaberg ?

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

That’s right, arriving in Bundaberg and then off to Brisbane for Christmas.