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It’s wise to keep a sextant aboard and to know how to use it Issue 21 : Nov/Dec 2001 Nobody will argue that celestial navigation is simple. But Ken Gebhart is prepared to argue that the basics can be mastered with relative ease, and he’s converting others every day to his point of view. Ever...
The first in a series of occasional stories told by Ted Brewer about his life and times. Curl up in a chair and enjoy Issue 21 : Nov/Dec 2001 I was a very lucky boy in 1946. Dad stayed in the reserve navy after his discharge from active service. His position as Chief Petty Officer...
Supplement your galley stores with delicious dried produce Issue 22 : Jan/Feb 2002 Snacking on dried apple rings, zucchini chips, or salmon jerky brings thoughts of sailing to mind. Dried foods are a wonderful addition to a boat’s larder. With 80 to 90 percent of the moisture removed, dried foods take up less space and...
All you need is a simple calculator and Jerry’s magic formula Issue 22 : Jan/Feb 2002 The mathematicians who read this should be prepared to forgive me. It is my only contribution to “applied mathematics.” About 100 years ago, I used to eat supper with my calculus teacher before our night-school class. On one occasion...
