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This one, he swears, is the final vessel Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 There comes a time in the life of every sailor when he must contemplate his final vessel. The one (figuratively, at least) that will carry him to Valhalla . . . the boat that will epitomize who he has become. For my...
She’s the best crew a man could hope for Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 Too many stories about my sailing exploits leave out, or at least don’t give enough credit to, my first mate, Jac. Here is a girl who, never having set foot on a sailboat before meeting me, has risen to the occasion...
Keep your onboard supply fresh and pure Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 Keeping the water in a sailboat’s tanks tasting fresh is often a challenge and, if a tank goes bad, the consequences can be outright awful. This is especially a problem when you’re away in a remote location. The cause of the trouble can...
Cutting your dreamboat down to size Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 Many of us fall victim to the allure of the big boat at the end of the dock. A tear wells up as we sight along the acres of the teak decking that must be 6 inches thick. As we stare at our bewildered...
