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Voyage Recap 4: Passage to Fernando de Naronha and a visit from a friend https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/update-from-grenada monthly 0.5 2022-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1671289149886-N6LM1KDSNZNB0UN4ME3T/IMG_1571.jpeg Blog - Update from Grenada - St. George's from the fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1671289150916-Q8K4D7MHF7ZVZBT931KN/IMG_1572.jpeg Blog - Update from Grenada - The guns at the fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1671289153791-9Z1XX69PBRHEISM9YL65/IMG_1577.jpeg Blog - Update from Grenada - Behind the fish market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1671289158157-GPG3QCW9QY1UAYQ1R670/IMG_1589.jpeg Blog - Update from Grenada - One of the many waterfalls on Grenada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1671289162623-12ZF6EAA1SJ68F75NTYZ/IMG_1590.jpeg Blog - Update from Grenada - 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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/74745700-c64b-403e-8578-8828a25f5fd7/0f35cc00-bd17-41e9-ba75-f51b8d67184a.jpeg Blog - Sailing Sage, finally! - Make it stand out Sage Motoring away from the North Wharf toward the bascule bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c361e21e-fbbc-4fbf-a043-3b74a5401ee9/c5daad3e-72a9-4b89-bfb7-2b0318ea4f4c.jpeg Blog - Sailing Sage, finally! - Make it stand out Happy captain clears the bascule bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/cca5da61-47a8-4c0e-833f-d95610a8e209/e7c0139c-8521-4beb-af40-2a4d664f9d13.jpeg Blog - Sailing Sage, finally! - Make it stand out Mark Chaffee and Table Mountain from the helm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/55395d06-e8b4-4901-8844-2061c332f6ee/0944958c-22f8-403f-b95b-836935734223.jpeg Blog - Sailing Sage, finally! - Make it stand out #1 Spinnaker features the Sage Logo. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/better-late-than-never monthly 0.5 2022-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/14339411-ded3-43d8-a83c-118cca3a3574/IMG_1030.jpeg Blog - Better late than never… - Make it stand out Sage is still at the waterfront, but getting closer. Note the missing solar panels… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/24e94514-a027-4b9c-b322-ad7c683bb0af/tempImage5JvZjr.jpg Blog - Better late than never… - Make it stand out Emmy, Mark, and Ed with Table Mountain and the Marina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ebe393c3-ef98-484d-8235-e496cb180475/IMG_1021.jpeg Blog - Better late than never… - Make it stand out Tariq from Jo Fensham fitting the custom made mattress protectors and sheets. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/first-sail-on-sage monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/db603381-8192-4e76-a63f-138d0e344cf7/IMG_0832.jpeg Blog - First Sail on Sage and a build update. - Make it stand out Motoring out from the V&A Waterfront for the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a7096bcb-9560-43ff-a6d9-3949fdbe1b3b/IMG_0834.jpeg Blog - First Sail on Sage and a build update. - Make it stand out First reef is in, whitecaps on Table Bay. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/a-visit-to-robben-island monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3ecbe678-22a3-4221-ac50-919790446ebc/IMG_0767.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009057103-81QHDW6NYWGF8D0T63PC/IMG_0769.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009048113-UBSK1WCIIPBLIMYRIDO0/IMG_0778.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009052853-F7F2X6Y4GU2UPMQBPPSI/IMG_0777.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009048076-NKWIRYGV34ZEW4R5M18U/IMG_0780.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009051904-GKLLH3K8NPO7F17VNJCJ/IMG_0772.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659009056176-SJNKLOZJGCU7673BK80W/IMG_0770.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9a1a12bc-b919-4f9f-9f4f-66e99c04ec6d/IMG_0781.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010181881-2LVO743C65BBPDD690PC/IMG_0786.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island F Section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010180724-SSAL02QIPLT8FEYCELOP/IMG_0787.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010172630-OI1Y4JN76GOKD866VAB3/IMG_0795.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island Mandela’s row https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010175715-PA4AV66C0PC9ZHJ0G6C9/IMG_0794.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island Mandela’s cell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010176508-ZXFG37OQWT44VQCVGLP0/IMG_0790.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island The yard outside of Mandela’s row, where he had a garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010184570-GK3N65BOGTLN3IPW39NB/IMG_0785.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island The last prisoners were released in 1991 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1659010173064-EPDXCFSE596ACC76C2P4/IMG_0796.jpeg Blog - My visit to Robben Island Last look back before heading back to the ferry. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/she-floats monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/0a4d97c4-2a25-4503-bd33-f9efd79ab124/IMG_0715.jpeg Blog - She Floats! - Make it stand out Sage floating at the dock at the Royal Cape YC. For more pictures of the launch visit the Build Galleries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a39a0616-fe14-41bd-b41a-d552b1fa9f24/IMG_0716.jpeg Blog - She Floats! - Make it stand out Leaving the RCYC. The green color got a lot of attention. Directly astern is the Leopard commissioning dock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9419ae47-e46d-4c85-9e33-98af64f7752e/IMG_0720.jpeg Blog - She Floats! - Make it stand out Sage arrives at the V & A Marina. In order to enter the inner basin you go through two draw bridges that allow pedestrian traffic across the harbor. The first is a modern single sided swing bridge. The second one is this much older bascule bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e4e48695-0967-4df9-906a-0932402875f8/IMG_0721.jpeg Blog - She Floats! - Make it stand out Mark W. pensively checks his Facebook page while the jib is bent on by the Ullman team. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/one-more-day-again monthly 0.5 2022-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b286f74a-c1c6-431d-b9b8-dfa71f4aa079/0093D61C-5108-4A74-8CDB-98B9DBE34BCD_1_102_o.jpeg Blog - Launch delay and a hike to Camps Bay - Make it stand out Clifton Bay in Panorama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8cd2cc2f-b6b8-43b3-a47b-233ca30d202d/tempImageYHoygn.jpg Blog - Launch delay and a hike to Camps Bay - Make it stand out Made it to Camps Bay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/253000c8-7dc0-4173-b48f-bff7d4f0be68/Springboksflag-2062450295.jpeg Blog - Launch delay and a hike to Camps Bay - Springboks Logo https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/back-in-cape-town-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657794222304-RA1JYJ01HHN4WCAFUJHJ/IMG_0625.jpeg Blog - Back in Cape Town… again. - Ascending in the cable car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657794222576-TW3N3EJ9R2LXU5ESGNPI/IMG_0626.jpeg Blog - Back in Cape Town… again. - The fog cleared for only a few minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657794213121-MVS79U4E2BPY0FKDYCJZ/IMG_0627.jpeg Blog - Back in Cape Town… again. - Looking toward Cape Point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/d68add14-38c0-4447-ada4-0f191ab1167b/IMG_0629.jpeg Blog - Back in Cape Town… again. - Make it stand out Cape Town from Signal Hill. Table Mountain still in the fog. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/a-brief-vacation-safari-time monthly 0.5 2022-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/17ada102-9578-4d1c-b95b-12142e71cfbe/Screen+Shot+2022-07-05+at+11.27.42+AM.png Blog - Safari Time! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192304540-GSW0AZK2VLJZ4SJWHLKL/IMG_0321.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Lion A big male lion being lazy. There’s a female in the tall grass to the right of the picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192258594-A9VUEKU8E7W7P7X8TH17/IMG_0322.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Lions The same two lions, as the sun goes down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294405958-2UKSM4WKW6CERRIVMVBP/IMG_0336.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Leopard Sunrise with the leopard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294629623-YRZ05360UJVN83B90RPC/IMG_0343.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Leopard This leopard dragged an impala up this tree and ate it. You can see the remains on the lower left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294619698-KKO5IIV5GHVMU748KME0/IMG_0337.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Hyena The Hyenas can’t climb the tree, so they wait for scraps from the leopard’s kill to drop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192280771-WUHZGVJY2BGSSI9G6FJY/IMG_0361.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192282581-OCEDH5Y500F2YBXQ0D7K/IMG_0360.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Owl Look closely, there is an owl in a nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192289793-FVOQYI5919JBMY05MJFD/IMG_0359.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Owl There is the owl! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657192289293-OFD1BDID6C0CEW2YTDS3/IMG_0333.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Rhino A big male Rhino with a magnificent horn. Accompanied by a flock of birds that keep him clean, picking the ticks and parasites off his skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294494003-ZDGZDV1VLQAIF5M0MXJ0/IMG_0410.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - African Wild Dogs This is a very endangered species, and we were lucky to drive by the den site just as they emerged for the evening. There were about 14 pups. Litters are large, but only the alpha male and alpha female of any pack are allowed to have pups, and they will kill any pups that are littered by others in the pack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294451642-NDA8GRAQW317VEJUT0JJ/IMG_0383.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Elephant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657294383834-EF3VTYJQ1QN18Z7WPR5O/IMG_0482.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Hippos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657193602264-KDO3ZS5FQ2P22RO30Q3G/IMG_0363.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage A two bedroom cottage with it’s own kitchen and lots of room for a family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657193624427-6UXG1621KFQ1SQTKZXWY/IMG_0366.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Entrance and living room area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657193622929-QZPUSRVBIBKEGFO7138V/IMG_0367.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Private deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657293180092-ENM49PQ2X7C7Z3JTZ2S4/IMG_0368.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Private Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657293179762-NM28NMR84YUJLT8TYK5P/IMG_0369.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Your own Pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657193633155-URLALMHGCU00F0NJQXF9/IMG_0370.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Looking back at the house from the edge of the pool deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657193602747-59YUFSNYFT5I4P6HYNGE/IMG_0424.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage Upstairs covered outdoor lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657293088446-WDLIWQRGOYM0NBONVFIL/IMG_0427.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Mvubu Cottage View from the upstairs lounge area, with elephants visiting the nearby watering hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7239ebb7-7a6c-45a6-baeb-f6bb032138c4/IMG_0907.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Umvangati House The House and Pool sit in a valley just outside the Blade River canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657368412886-6NIYWKF72ESWY6Q6ZDY5/IMG_0906.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - The view from the infinity pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367206831-FHV75YT301O1BKU94R47/IMG_0558.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - The House has a cat. It’s not your average house cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367206185-1J0WJ312U35DJRJY6J46/FullSizeRender.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Evening Gin and Tonic on the deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367243568-5WYSF6X95J1JO0OBM3WB/IMG_0498.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - The pool at dusk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367218554-XC5KBHQY84RKOS2Y7ON3/IMG_0556.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - The view from the guest cottage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657368417465-YRS4BI6LDJD9EVMERO35/IMG_0871.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - U for Umvangati This was a clever way to keep guests from running into the huge glass doors that open onto the deck of the guest cottages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367197731-V2UXIPGTB2YLH2C2OGB8/IMG_0565.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Deck at the guest cottage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367230301-7NF54XBHW2HWPC5E2E4Z/IMG_0529.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Bath with a view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657368079743-DBDPIVUW92G0GYB097UU/IMG_0525.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Buffalo at the watering hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657368400690-REEB3CXPMQFTV97I9M8K/IMG_0908.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - The breakfast table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367230826-4DFV7CC816TZZIPPJNSJ/IMG_0355.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657368399192-VF89UGZN4PSW4X2I8OMK/IMG_0917.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Visit from some Zebra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367170230-FDKL6VHXUKM67CZ7AUGY/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Dinner in the wine cellar is a premium experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657367246515-PCRCQQ8KFOUJB0WWU01F/IMG_0506.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! - Night sky is full of stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657365881746-35Y31FW7U8LG91SDQ2XI/IMG_0894.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657365897626-72YEQPRIM0OS9PJG6K6S/IMG_0893.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657365923124-WE4TTI2JKWNNO30M0LS8/IMG_0875.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657365918436-01P1NABSE7ID6B8K66AS/IMG_0887.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1657365881745-VZ5WT913P7KB4OC45HLM/IMG_0896.jpeg Blog - Safari Time! https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/the-second-week monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/965876ce-ba2d-4666-af9a-fccd4bf5fd1f/1B30EEB7-5E6C-42A2-A110-0D2EE06A138C.jpeg Blog - The Second Week - Make it stand out Cape Town satellite view. I’m the blue dot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/6dc668e4-cb25-4c26-b636-64aaf6470144/IMG_0231.jpeg Blog - The Second Week - Make it stand out Sunset view from the veranda. The booze cruise catamarans come by on their way back to the V&A waterfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8d8184ac-3300-4d9e-82b3-e907cc182bce/IMG_0236.jpeg Blog - The Second Week - Make it stand out Sage sees the daylight for the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8b735e42-9536-48f0-9b55-6819f4d45fa0/Screen+Shot+2022-06-25+at+3.28.36+PM.png Blog - The Second Week - Make it stand out Did my stuff arrive? It was supposed to be on this flight. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/back-in-cape-town monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/609ea516-9da3-4220-bec3-12a4d63c6d67/tempImageWZR4Ni.jpg Blog - Back in Cape Town - Make it stand out Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/fb39198e-69e9-494b-98a7-c1c7a4cef5b3/tempImageBBdjQd.jpg Blog - Back in Cape Town - Make it stand out Robben Island across Table Bay from The Rocks at Bloubergstrand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/095f906e-9406-40c2-acfd-d57dcdaba58a/IMG_0204.jpeg Blog - Back in Cape Town - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/ever-closer monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1656148818962-XUEZN3RXFSHZVMJLM16N/tempImagelguDi3.gif Blog - Ever closer… - Make it stand out I sold the car, but kept the plate. Maybe I’ll use it again if I ever come back to California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ccfb0d58-82f9-495e-8fbd-9ad3c0042668/20220525_105633.jpg Blog - Ever closer… - Make it stand out The longeron and crossbeam unit has been installed, with that long bowsprit for flying the screacher or code 0 or assymetric spinnaker. https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/one-way monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7e022872-3c09-493b-8104-1d25a648a5c6/Screen+Shot+2022-06-25+at+11.26.41+AM.png Blog - One-way. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b5904a70-efa5-4e23-aad2-cea9fe71e131/UMOYA+halfway.png Blog - One-way. - Make it stand out Umoya’s path so far. They have stopped at St. Helena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/598c63cb-e779-44a3-9fcc-60e3e82cbd1b/IMG_0440.jpeg Blog - One-way. - Make it stand out Lot’s to see at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/today-is-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/a-goal-is-a-dream-with-a-deadline monthly 0.5 2022-02-07 https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/category/Travel monthly 0.5 https://www.sailingsage.com/blog/category/Food monthly 0.5 https://www.sailingsage.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-02-18 https://www.sailingsage.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-02 https://www.sailingsage.com/wheres-sage-now daily 0.75 2026-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/5048e2f8-b90e-4ed5-a1ee-5c362e4f4159/IMG_0742.jpeg Where's sage now? - Make it stand out Sage, in the V & A Marina. https://www.sailingsage.com/build-galleries daily 0.75 2022-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8ed390c3-3cb2-469d-9751-0a9bee9b05c1/IMG_0315.jpeg Build Galleries Hull in the mold, June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/85647a45-7fac-46de-be26-8a1bb04cf7e4/IMG_1155.JPG Build Galleries The hull comes out of the mold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9fb6e17e-9cba-47fb-9f51-f0f6cbac8904/F400DF09-27B7-426F-A037-7CE6FF9C4F1E.jpeg Build Galleries The roof is on, with temporary support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/97a4af2e-949b-4bef-bdc3-58a0e12b1f8b/tempImageGiLaVK.png Build Galleries It seems like there are about 40 people working on my boat at any given time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/55542243-1e3e-4b9f-b0d6-98a57d8b0d7e/IMG_0220.jpeg Build Galleries Monday. They had re-sprayed the whole boat over the weekend. These are the final lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ad7ae478-64c9-4eb8-b786-28f14ff83739/IMG_0652.jpeg Build Galleries Big milestone: The name on the bow (starboard side) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/f6dfcb1a-2a62-4115-ab1a-74b6904bd837/IMG_0686.jpeg Build Galleries Sage is being loaded onto the truck for transport to the Royal Cape Yacht Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/828ee77d-fe3a-4746-927c-3d414e3bcd8d/IMG_0830.jpeg Build Galleries Getting the big sails ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8c380161-6165-444e-813f-8daff8e4060e/IMG_0352.jpeg Build Galleries Bulkheads going in while still in the mold, July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ab0ded52-750d-4359-ba8e-8f0c4a015356/23f7c864-a0a4-464d-b19a-b927333c8ffd.jpg Build Galleries Deck is dry fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/4b6116ca-0cfe-4586-87a5-516b71472196/A04F6DE7-8B2F-436B-9E53-0B9699B6C8A1.jpeg Build Galleries Cockpit looking aft from the lower helm station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e37e8591-994d-41a5-83ef-1d25e6f024d3/tempImageBn4sKs.png Build Galleries The final color has been applied, but still needs some changes to the wet deck under the bridge deck, and barrier coat and bottom paint below the waterline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8d8184ac-3300-4d9e-82b3-e907cc182bce/IMG_0236.jpeg Build Galleries Sage saw daylight for the first time this week. I really like the color! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2b603852-81b7-4f1c-86f2-21eb38a67f94/IMG_0650.jpeg Build Galleries And on the stern, with the hailing port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e8957cb3-d36f-4917-aa56-c98703ac9ec2/IMG_0681.jpeg Build Galleries The truck is ready to pull her out of the shed as soon as they move the stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/db603381-8192-4e76-a63f-138d0e344cf7/IMG_0832.jpeg Build Galleries Motoring out from V&A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b39685a7-f8ec-4ac3-9b2e-04487a31d9ae/411da213-f4ff-4faa-b2ed-eb1cd30375d0.jpg Build Galleries Bulkheads going in while still in the mold, July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2ad6d317-9d07-45fb-a3c3-6529a9637c88/6c0c11cb-b5ea-4642-a275-677dfabfadfd.jpg Build Galleries Add glue here... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/61833f5b-f930-4f25-aae5-e8ce32241ce4/24F959F6-2747-46BE-98F9-6BD76D490FFE.jpeg Build Galleries Looking forward from the starboard transom steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/db22d631-9294-4bac-8762-1a288ce547c5/tempImageHtMKfm.png Build Galleries The wet deck (underside of the bridge deck) is non-skid, in case of an inversion. Barrier coat is being applied to the starboard hull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a933eb1b-abbd-495d-8be4-22d6a798b814/IMG_0233.jpeg Build Galleries There was a lot of boat juggling going on at the factory, and Sage was outside for most of the day Tuesday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9c8c6d7f-0c57-4531-9afa-8a5aa5760c40/IMG_0654.jpeg Build Galleries The port bow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/edc2248a-ab53-47fc-88e8-90c5ff136e57/IMG_0689.jpeg Build Galleries And she leaves the shed for the last time... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a7096bcb-9560-43ff-a6d9-3949fdbe1b3b/IMG_0834.jpeg Build Galleries Turns out to be windy out there! reef in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3d184e45-faca-49cb-9850-fd3f5c2f40f0/88042a4d-b1af-4a59-a448-9eac112cdb31.jpg Build Galleries Bulkheads going in while still in the mold, July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3e42d43c-3ac9-434d-855f-fdf6a5910b6e/IMG_9581.jpeg Build Galleries the fairing process gives the hull that mottled look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3580ea8d-3ca8-47ce-b916-939f6a4274c3/FBF2A975-1C07-434C-B82F-52E7E9198727.jpeg Build Galleries Looking forward from the port transom steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/f5bac739-4f69-4b6c-bbc2-a3efe931d629/tempImageqq3EOc.png Build Galleries Starboard dinghy davit and transom. Still to be finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ec31e8ca-bc05-49b7-89a3-974a443621b2/IMG_0237.jpeg Build Galleries They kept working on the boat while it was in the yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/eaa7f89f-8d4f-4c0a-b327-b3538b18ce86/IMG_0611.jpeg Build Galleries Coming aboard, still lots to do. Raymarine system is being installed at the helms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/eac92a7e-27b8-480a-823f-ca1bc79acac9/d13cc362-f1f5-4c6c-9e47-eddf01dcd564+%281%29.jpeg Build Galleries The Balance factory crew, in the Sage t-shirts I bought as a token of my appreciation. Each Balance yacht requires a lot of hand labor, which allows for some customization not available from most builders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ea3631cb-771a-4487-b62a-24a43c1b41c6/IMG_0833.jpeg Build Galleries James from Balance driving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b7545cf1-f744-4509-bf6e-7f0332549f42/IMG_9585.jpeg Build Galleries The roof goes on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2fe5c07a-0e7f-42ab-b5d5-c6396a4b52a8/1B841B5A-DAFB-4CC4-B654-7C5A701C0C32.jpeg Build Galleries Interior bridge deck, looking toward what will be the salon table and tech lockers below and behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7a107599-174c-40e2-8a80-6708da14399d/tempImagexIsu1r.png Build Galleries Starboard quarter. The rudders and sail drives are in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/4a58c36e-dca1-4f80-b4b1-7e0b9cd452f6/IMG_0234.jpeg Build Galleries Let's take those stairs to look at a few things onboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/216172c7-dcef-4c5f-88c7-f1cc4a0aed81/IMG_0647.jpeg Build Galleries Pulpits and Trampolines installed on the foredeck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7620bc58-e889-441c-ae05-838793412eb3/1ca1112d-d88d-4b08-b304-e128349d7765.jpeg Build Galleries The team showing off the back of the shirt, with the Sage Sprig (thanks to Alison for the design and branding!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b65824be-233a-4129-a828-8ca166f41638/IMG_0844.jpeg Build Galleries Guest head and shower is compact but functional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e9736d01-c0aa-4fba-8c7b-7a4e1840179a/IMG_9588.jpeg Build Galleries Lots of work on the interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/04c99655-25dc-46b2-88fa-efceb6164ffd/6A9D9421-E754-43BE-AAD8-E0D869040AA1.jpeg Build Galleries Owner's hull looking forward from the starboard companionway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/fc30e99f-a7bc-4bd4-8f89-95069c21b477/tempImagezqqLYH.png Build Galleries This view makes the bowsprit look longer than it is, but it is long. I like the integrated bowsprit-longeron-crossbeam assembly. I prefer this to catamarans that have bobstays to hold the bowsprit down, because bobstays interfere with the anchor bridle and looks less clean. The only downside is that you can't fold up the bowsprit if you need to squeeze into a shorter space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/16a610f2-56d6-435c-987b-f8bab3b41ee8/IMG_0240.jpeg Build Galleries This is the newly installed AirCon unit in the owner's cabin. It's at the foot of the bed, below the drawers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/77124767-4e9d-488b-a348-c27fd9b18b19/IMG_0646.jpeg Build Galleries The bow pulpits will each get a forward facing "Dolphin chaser" seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/903f0d07-1799-4cfe-9ef3-383c45c8923a/4d77d78f-85ab-49e3-af56-0037ced22c30.jpeg Build Galleries The back of the shirt. This image is also being painted on my large asymmetric spinnaker, which should look amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9df08234-a3eb-4999-8c9c-6c7e40cf0366/IMG_0843.jpeg Build Galleries Looking aft from the forepeak in the owners hull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/124df179-40c7-49e7-9574-f85cc357e97a/384E89D1-7784-45C0-A321-66BC7F192EF1.jpeg Build Galleries Cockpit looking aft from the doorway to the salon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/6164eb85-de32-458b-8032-a4dc6ef784cb/tempImageZIxsfe.png Build Galleries Number TWO! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c0b0b808-4214-4e56-8f1b-fcdc441dea14/tempImage2f4Egj.png Build Galleries Another view, showing the anchor roller mounted aft of the crossbeam. This helps keep the weight aft, but requires a little more control when anchoring to make sure that the chain doesn't hit the hulls when drifting back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c576a33d-8daa-42b1-96f8-243b02d8c441/IMG_0222.jpeg Build Galleries Starting with my boat they have added this little shelf in the galley below the cooktop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3c5f1645-e400-4f70-a8d4-6c1a027513ce/IMG_0648.jpeg Build Galleries The windows are in, another big milestone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/244309a7-af7e-4bc8-97f2-19ae2717673d/IMG_0694.jpeg Build Galleries Early the next morning, the truck is at the Royal Cape Yacht Club, backed into the launching area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/5bb5a663-c5d8-4875-a43f-5cfbe05cac0d/IMG_0842.jpeg Build Galleries Owners berth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/782ffc3f-e9e6-461f-86fa-a464defeccdd/0D825B19-DE81-41AD-9593-7F880B6376E1.jpeg Build Galleries Future site of the dinner table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/970f71c2-0eed-4d1f-bc4d-43e7a05ecafc/tempImageCnlisa.png Build Galleries Close up of the anchor roller. It is designed for a 33 kg Rocna, which will be self deploying from this roller. Balance really did a great job on this design, and it has been incorporated across the entire line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7b8362c4-e592-4082-a94d-79b5fd90938d/IMG_0241.jpeg Build Galleries Owners shower from inside the boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3ecac6e6-0926-44c3-b77c-11ef3cfdc861/IMG_0640.jpeg Build Galleries Inside the boat with the windows in. There will be two opening portlights in the center for ventilation at anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e5a2a4dc-6db1-4ac7-bc3a-0d66c3c7b0c3/IMG_0695.jpeg Build Galleries We were so excited we got there before anyone else (besides the driver of the truck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/804985d7-07e5-4e4e-8756-7d4be4f3d6c4/IMG_0841.jpeg Build Galleries The outside cushions are aboard, stowed in the forepeak until the work is done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9e3375a8-7cc2-43f7-b4c0-97b4718cfa48/298192D9-2481-440A-B28A-27F580C84017.jpeg Build Galleries Port hull, with daggerboard trunk exposed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/af7b5871-5dbf-4bb7-9c41-695e8495b71c/tempImageCYkvKl.png Build Galleries Let's go aboard! The cockpit from the port transom. Upper helm seat is in, but missing it's supports so it's held up by wood. Integrating it into the coach roof allows us to remove a steel post behind the seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/01e4534a-1e65-4a24-bfe2-1cfa63aaa48b/IMG_0242.jpeg Build Galleries Owners shower taken through the window at the back transom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c35babd3-0f71-4b91-b5fc-66752f6024ef/IMG_0620.jpeg Build Galleries Lots of systems being installed under the settee. Batteries, solar controllers, air conditioning, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c83947c2-beb4-4762-b8b4-1d3738bb09da/IMG_0696.jpeg Build Galleries Waiting for sunrise, table mountain is in the back. Looks like a clear day, a little cold. Perfect day to launch our new home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/fd4f27ce-6aec-446c-be35-9b45021b5b5d/IMG_0839.jpeg Build Galleries Owner's shower is more spacious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/f3a45042-9351-4720-8b14-10402be97f6f/DC7F67F0-D250-453D-8A7C-4F71ADB7BFA8.jpeg Build Galleries Forward deck looking aft from starboard bow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/71992102-ee9a-42ad-95dd-ea5196994c58/tempImageqiZmZy.png Build Galleries The lower helm station, with the proposed layout of instruments. We will be working on this layout this week, I think it can be improved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/18978f31-8219-48b9-8338-e378f8cc955c/IMG_0245.jpeg Build Galleries At the end of the day Tuesday they were moving her back into the shed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/daf25661-8d3d-4f14-8fc1-dbcb9707cb63/IMG_0645.jpeg Build Galleries Navigation desk, with some items already installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/c1dac8c2-841b-4609-93b2-d289b913f2f1/IMG_0660.jpeg Build Galleries Still a lot going on, this from early in the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/f7313f61-5c57-4bd2-8aea-f07a008178b3/IMG_0699.jpeg Build Galleries Sunrise is reflected in the hull, time to get ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/82092670-21c4-499c-8125-dcf9788a0db4/IMG_0840.jpeg Build Galleries Sink in the owner's head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/96543ec0-fade-4aea-a1e7-539d4989cd2a/98908664-0777-40DB-8D3D-73AFA410AB75.jpeg Build Galleries Foredeck looking aft from the port bow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1450259a-5d5c-40a8-9a24-29bab9520347/tempImageZ9LGYy.png Build Galleries The upper helm station. I had originally specified a 9" chart plotter at this location as shown. Fortunately Peter from Balance didn't cut the box down to size, because it gave me a chance to re-consider. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8e1ef25f-05bb-4af4-aaf7-6cdd013685b8/IMG_0246.jpeg Build Galleries On the lift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/60342423-6b3e-4680-966f-4478b8d693b7/IMG_0618.jpeg Build Galleries Inside the top drawer of the Nav desk there's an outlet and USB chargers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/d51a5bf9-cf39-49f2-a798-cacb5a562e18/IMG_0655.jpeg Build Galleries Racks for the solar panels are being fabricated and added to the roof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a67b01f8-1843-4310-92c2-403c0ee3763b/IMG_0700.jpeg Build Galleries The lift of the trailer is a critical point. The straps make some noises as they stretch a bit, which is a bit nerve wracking. Just like lifting my trimaran Relentless, only about 10 times heavier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2a555f73-e25e-4421-9b50-a43723817775/IMG_0838.jpeg Build Galleries From the dock, still lots to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/fbd6f0af-de45-47de-86d2-546f7848acdf/tempImageIBiye1.png Build Galleries I've decided to upgrade to the 12" chart plotter, which will be the same size screen as the one at the lower helm station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2166882e-0197-4e79-8eaf-c60deb3fff7a/IMG_0644.jpeg Build Galleries Galley counters are under construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8d43bd56-5a8e-41ec-bbab-ae9ed4a1dee7/IMG_0658.jpeg Build Galleries Lids to lockers are starting to show up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/98dac97e-7c13-417d-adb5-f2ce024dcbca/f4386468-6441-4ec9-9d21-050ab0190ad1.jpeg Build Galleries Liz and I are smiling now, it's all going great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/0ab2eb94-aa55-4994-a7d7-5a5dd89e79fc/IMG_0836.jpeg Build Galleries The cockpit table is on the dock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9bef1984-b232-4709-bc37-e12b40c0ce35/tempImagepqvmTf.png Build Galleries To the right of the upper helm station will be two tri-data displays and an autopilot control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/0207f515-28a7-4c50-a9a2-c2b539de04c5/IMG_0247.jpeg Build Galleries A tight fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/cdab9c34-e3bb-497c-904a-fe870fb25623/IMG_0641.jpeg Build Galleries Aft guest cabin is coming together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/32e41598-e500-45d5-a20c-39d72e83608d/IMG_0657.jpeg Build Galleries This one is under the lower helm seat, and the compartment below is a refrigerator. Easy access to cold beers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b3f54d83-198e-4716-b341-c9f50aaaea40/92f8b9dd-b33e-45af-81d4-2e50ac30e4ed.jpeg Build Galleries The Champagne (technically its South African Methode Cap Classique) was provided by Balance! Here we are with Mark, the managing director of Balance Capetown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/74c4c1e0-2c22-4182-891f-8fc47bf6ee4e/IMG_0835.jpeg Build Galleries The saloon table is also here, but went back to the factory at the end of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e7600323-37a4-4278-8db3-a20fa4463ed0/tempImageR62upR.png Build Galleries Looking aft toward the upper helm station. All lines will lead back to the three electric winches at this point, and the boat can be sailed from here by one person with the exception of sail changes and reefing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/82f1e2b4-df61-4078-ba75-2f127d4e8c84/IMG_0251.jpeg Build Galleries Back in before the rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3473064c-0360-4d8e-a8e9-c88fa59ee66d/IMG_0643.jpeg Build Galleries Guest head compartment, shower is on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/da90a342-5056-4f37-b0a6-84f3d79e4e4a/IMG_0656.jpeg Build Galleries The lids for the rear bench and the BBQ are also being installed and checked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ab14fc3a-da27-4a0b-8ad0-5e7838ca371f/IMG_0702.jpeg Build Galleries Then they swing the crane out over the water and... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2b279336-c626-4716-97d6-b6b5f35833ef/E8060BAC-3FF1-4AED-B89C-3C2E2EBD1FC8_1_102_o.jpeg Build Galleries After sailing Sea Life, we came back to the dock to see Sage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/46ba0bb3-ae1c-4fc9-aa54-99c947be4dde/tempImage3aNxIu.png Build Galleries Going forward from the upper helm along the starboard side deck. Daggerboard trunk is outboard, and fuel and water fills too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e3b8ed7a-4a4a-4cb0-8bfa-4a65954badee/IMG_0249.jpeg Build Galleries My windows arrived! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/636364e0-5e53-4672-813c-a225ab2ed44a/IMG_0642.jpeg Build Galleries Looking forward, that's not where the head will be! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2497547c-53e5-461f-9fde-9a70a1b3a372/IMG_0659.jpeg Build Galleries Under the nav desk is where the solar controllers are hiding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/0014ccc2-0df2-497b-8b4a-b222ef99c9db/IMG_0703.jpeg Build Galleries ...lower Sage in... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a76d17a2-02d3-4c63-aad1-9eb88a286569/tempImageZCJg98.png Build Galleries Most of the Balance boats have had an unpainted aluminum longeron and crossbeam assembly. I had mine painted white and I think it looks great. Trampolines will be black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ee0c3741-ff4c-4703-a6ff-6b975c2f646b/IMG_0254.jpeg Build Galleries The daggerboards are being test fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b7563381-39a9-4d92-bac9-cd3eebb9589e/IMG_0638.jpeg Build Galleries Starboard engine compartment, with the aft window above, owners shower is inside that window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8ccc087a-3cf9-4a4d-9e7d-199b0718094e/IMG_0665.jpeg Build Galleries By the end of the week, the bottom paint is on and the ground tackle is being installed. It's a Rocna 33 KG anchor and 90 m of chain, with a nylon three strand bridle attached to the front crossbeam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/5998e463-24a8-45db-8133-4e9c4cfaffd1/IMG_0705.jpeg Build Galleries ...until she floats on her own bottom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/224a7cc9-0d09-45be-b522-931159f0abd6/tempImageKzB693.png Build Galleries Stepping inside, the salon has come a long way since I last was here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/d5419645-85cb-4025-8b59-612edefa0a17/IMG_0224.jpeg Build Galleries Up the trunk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/eaf8fc48-1406-4841-a6dd-0a0c4c19efb7/IMG_0637.jpeg Build Galleries One of two 40 HP Yanmar Diesel engines, equipped with Integrel Systems generators to charge the batteries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2ebc4099-22c2-4258-8e9b-ece8948e96ae/IMG_0706.jpeg Build Galleries A different crane is brought in to hoist the mast and boom on board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/f6eb749e-c266-40f5-8ec2-be66638e5aa7/tempImageWIMZCg.png Build Galleries Closer look at the salon table area with the navigation desk to the right. You can see a lot of the Victron electrical equipment installed already. There will be 800 Ah of batteries at 48v, and a smaller 24v buffer bank on a DC-DC charger. Wherever possible we are running 48v systems, especially for high draw items like winches and the anchor windlass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/4562e8ad-1090-4bcf-b10e-6bcc6f66c8b5/IMG_0651.jpeg Build Galleries Another look at the name. I really love the way it came out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/cedbac4a-bb38-4438-9624-d51b9e00ede8/097883e2-30a4-4cb5-a6c8-7e25409d7c8c.jpeg Build Galleries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/eabb497c-43fc-4673-bf7a-ab37033bda28/tempImageTLk7qG.png Build Galleries This is the table, under construction in the furniture area of the factory. It is shown dropped down to provide a day-bed or sea bunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/bd12d52b-3762-41ad-9cba-662a215b2069/IMG_0653.jpeg Build Galleries In fact I can't get enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a87691ea-9f09-45db-bf4c-efb0de9c4f3b/IMG_0715.jpeg Build Galleries Here she is ready to motor over to the V and A waterfront, where the work will continue. Still lot's to do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/bffef6b2-786e-4b18-991a-3e1326628ccd/tempImagewW5cGG.png Build Galleries A closer look at the nav desk. The surface will be changed to a white Corian countertop in 6mm, which will save weight. Instruments at the nav station will include the systems monitoring, VHF radio, salon AirCon controller, and switches for running lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9de77eb2-c9e0-4e74-9fcd-c70a5ad850c3/IMG_0635.jpeg Build Galleries I ordered T-Shirts for all the factory crew who helped build the boat. Here's the front... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b144876e-e48d-4773-b832-baff3828f1a4/IMG_0716.jpeg Build Galleries Motoring away from the Royal Cape Yacht Club. I can't really explain the feeling of being on board for the first time in the water. A very emotional day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/0eb5c535-1844-4e26-bde0-6b5e181e6599/tempImageN44adi.png Build Galleries The galley, in progress. Sink is in, but more work to come to install the induction cooktop and the convection/microwave oven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b543ea0e-de6b-4636-9b5d-2d222f9328d4/IMG_0636.jpeg Build Galleries And the back. This image will also be on the large asymmetric spinnaker. Thanks to Alison for helping me put the Sage "brand" together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/a3108602-1670-400f-8b34-312c93626404/IMG_0720.jpeg Build Galleries Approaching the bascule bridge into the inner basin, where Sage will live until the full commissioning process is finished and I take ownership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/bd9f6c80-ece4-41ce-8daa-96e8118529cb/tempImagez5pczU.png Build Galleries The owner's cabin (with owner installed). We made a lot of decisions about placement of electrical outlets and fans etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/8a4ed2cf-4542-419d-b115-455acbd36a5c/IMG_0722.jpeg Build Galleries There are two Balance cats at the dock right now, Sea Life is a Balance 482, and Sage is a 442. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2edb6d5f-a213-4d98-9ab3-5047f588ebed/tempImage8buPc0.png Build Galleries Another view of the owners bunk. This is about a queen size mattress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b8dca2b4-111c-44b7-b083-4225100bee40/IMG_0721.jpeg Build Galleries The first sail to be raised is the Jib. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9ded9a12-d502-4ccf-a2e1-d2e5077a4534/tempImageuFay8e.png Build Galleries Looking forward from the owners cabin to the starboard forepeak, with the required escape hatch shown on the left. EU requirements mandate an escape hatch that will be above the waterline when the boat is inverted. Putting them forward is smart because an inverted catamaran tends to float with the sterns down. Capsize of a catamaran is very rare, let's hope I don't ever need them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ec06b428-fc15-4391-ad50-7102f5d842cc/IMG_0724.jpeg Build Galleries Later in the day I came back, and lots was still going on. Here the mainsail has been bent onto the boom. Still no mainsheets though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/5d884e54-8ec0-4a42-bc02-332a5b16f692/tempImageReTDp9.png Build Galleries Standing in the starboard forepeak looking aft in the owners hull. At the far end is the owner's head (bathroom). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/d7b16502-9da7-4ce9-8fb1-64980c8e3a06/tempImageLhzU4q.png Build Galleries Owner's sink and vanity. Shower to the right in this picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/4ec0f90c-1a30-49a7-9f37-30a0789171a0/tempImagegnOSrq.png Build Galleries Owner's shower, with the big window aft on the transom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/4cb00436-bc74-4653-a890-36ed46df732d/tempImageHeMHj7.png Build Galleries Looking forward from the owner's shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/9e470cfe-1bf5-40c7-a8ef-43b8948c105a/tempImage8MPtJD.png Build Galleries Forward of the owner's head, on the inboard side, are the systems closets. This one shows AC junction boxes, and the slot where the versa-helm will be mounted. Steering cables will be in this space, as well as the compressor for the cockpit refrigerator located under the lower helm seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/2d1a6e4d-e236-473f-a0be-a6271f9f90b7/tempImageMwEePX.png Build Galleries Main electrical panel. 48V, 24v, and 12v DC. 115v 60hz, and 220v 50hz AC systems are all controlled from here. Bilge pump manual overrides are also on this panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/063d23c8-bcfd-49e1-8e79-798e0750fc1c/image0.jpeg Build Galleries My tender is completed and ready to ship from Germany to Cape Town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/b7e023b7-3b06-4378-b281-d2ce073257e7/tempImageETX03P.png Build Galleries Two inverter chargers, one for 115 60hz (US standard), and one for 220 50 Hz (EU standard). This makes this boat truly able to go anywhere and power anything. The vents above are blown out to a vent under the lower helm station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1bb0f65d-0430-422c-a9c4-0417dbef57bc/image1.jpeg Build Galleries Packed in it's container. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/3685846c-dc08-4882-a7bc-aa4184b01762/tempImage7qVAfp.png Build Galleries Spectra watermaker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/752ece59-285f-456a-8854-f12d19c8b3cd/image2.jpeg Build Galleries Secured inside for the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/290b4d51-fa15-4a42-bcc0-922104c33043/tempImagec3cCMt.png Build Galleries Overview of the systems closets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/19718535-de61-4e28-93ff-66558cf38a66/892B2A54-DFBE-4EB8-9F5B-AFF8594C177C.jpeg Build Galleries Cabinetry coming together in the wood shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/1cbc29bf-640c-4b50-b605-825a4a5cc0f6/tempImagemP5gsm.png Build Galleries Now into the port hull, this is the aft guest cabin. Large storage underneath the bunk for bulky things like folding bicycles or paddle boards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/21d54061-7c5a-4d1c-bfa7-295b0051adf2/tempImagez88MNV.png Build Galleries Looking forward from the aft cabin in the port (guest) hull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/ef59989d-1c3f-48a2-b482-8a0b13938430/tempImage9ak4Lo.png Build Galleries Guest head with shower and sink. This is on the inboard side of the port hull. Toilet will be to the right facing forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/7182ea85-42a5-47a1-b63c-9dcabbaae47d/tempImagervIB50.png Build Galleries Forward guest cabin. This is a mirror image of the owner's bunk in the other hull. AirCon vent is visible in the upper left of this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/e603364a-a840-4dbb-bd0f-f0b5bc68076a/tempImageoheMkL.png Build Galleries In the forward guest cabin looking forward. There will be a hatch into the sail locker in the port forepeak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6199795cedd8df15ccb2f365/d0680982-9a44-4d8c-ba9e-ca4e323eb4cd/tempImageHWZV5z.png Build Galleries Engine rooms are under construction. This is the port side engine. They are both 40 HP Yanmar diesels with an Integrel smart alternator, able to charge the batteries at 48v at about 6kw each.