Hugo, The Sailing Frenchman, takes the time to explain for us some technical points about his boat. This sailor that Bateaux.com readers have been following for a few years now knows that he has signed up to take part in the next Mini Transat on his production Mini, a Maxi 650 from the IDBmarine yard.
Many readers who follow Hugo's videos can discover life on a Mini. But technical questions arise. On the side of the rigging with the runners and the pushing spreaders. But also on the fittings with the explanation of the Constrictor cleats (fibre cleat) and the 3D adjustment of the genoa's pull point. Hugo also goes back over the key manoeuvres, including the gybe under spinnaker, which can often be questionable. Huo also explains his boat's wardrobe with the different sails available for racing.
On the energy side, Hugo explains how he charges his lithium batteries with his 2 x 100 W solar panels. He also explains the importance of the autopilot and the AIS system, which allows electronic monitoring.
So many points that give a good overview of life aboard a Mini in race with all the problems of maneuvers.
