>What systems does Idlewild use and how effective are they? Active >fins? Passive paravanes? Steadying sail? We have a steadying sail since Canaries but no conditions ie: cross winds to use it yet. Picture on www.idlewildexpedition.ca No active fins because of cost and Arctic ice. We might build paravanes in SA but wouldn't use them for the crossing to Australia because we will need all the traveling efficiency we can get on that leg. Ben, Brad & Kevin -- Idlewild Custom Buehler 55 Home port: Dunvegan, Alberta http://www.idlewildexpedition.ca/ http://dieselducks.com/Idelwild.html http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com/