As we reach over the halfway point, the once frantic sound of trimming has become less frequent. Its easy to get a bit too settled into boat life and completely forget about the world outside. However, now we are in racing mode, we have to keep sight of the main goal- SPEED The post Maiden Update from Heather – 25th and 26th of April 2023 appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

After finishing up my breakfast I did some short reading on advanced sail trimming thanks to a book Skipper Heather gave me, it is concentrated and informative filled with pictures and explanations throughout - it has been a most helpful tool in improving my sail trimming. The post From Spinnakers to Sweet Treats: Lana’s Daily Update on Sailing and Snacking aboard Maiden” appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

Dehydrating food has become increasingly popular recently. It's a preservation method that involves removing moisture from food, which inactivates the enzymes that would otherwise allow bacteria and other microorganisms to grow, effectively preventing spoilage. The result is a shelf-stable product that retains most of its nutritional value, flavor, and texture. Whether planning a long hike, a sail across an ocean or just want to extend the shelf life of your groceries, dehydrating food can be a good option. In fact, there's already a thriving community of people who make their own or purchase ..read more

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It is important to note that the General Botha 'Old Boys' Fund goes above and beyond traditional bursary programs by providing an extended family-like support system. The fund is committed to empowering its beneficiaries and providing them with the necessary tools and guidance to achieve success in their academic and professional endeavors. The post General Botha ‘Old Boys’ Fund – Cape Town 2023 appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

I grew up with lots of questions full of questions on why? why would you do this to me, why did I have to go through so much pain to become a woman? why did you give me a deception party that everybody was telling me I'm going to be a woman and to become a woman, why is it associated with so much pain! I did not understand that. The post International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation – by Hibo Wardere appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

Next up was Vuyi, she was understandably nervous about standing up in front of over 100 people, but she was very brave and literally brought the house down! Her background has been so tough; she has, against the odds, succeeded and has realised her dreams. She is an inspiration to all of us and spoke from the heart, I don’t think I could have been prouder of her. She just shone. The post Our Lawhill Maritime Centre visit! appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

It was tough listening to the stories and witnessing the pain that these girls are holding in, but this was the first day of class and they are in very experienced safe hands. We felt privileged to be part of the ‘past, present and future’ exercise today; when we entered the classroom we noticed all the girls were drawing handprints on a large piece of coloured paper and writing on the palms and fingers of the hand. This lesson was being done to help the students acknowledge the past, live in the present and work towards a better future. The post Maiden and Masicorp appeared first on The Maide ..read more

At daylight (4:30) as the wind carried on moving forward and staying at 20-25knots, we changed the J3 jib for the smaller staysail. We are expecting the wind to gradually go down during the day. As complete change a high pressure is extending towards us and we are expecting to be motoring by tomorrow… The post The straightest route is not always the quickest one. appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more

Today the wind has dropped to around 13 knots, still upwind, but enough to shake a reef, we now have 1 left, and we also changed back to the J3. We need the power to sail against a massive 3 meter swell coming at us. All good onboard ? The post Through the front! appeared first on The Maiden Factor Blog ..read more