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A neglected vintage sailing dinghy finds love Issue 120: May/June 2018 A couple of years ago, I realized that, if I wanted to sail more, maybe I should look around for a smaller boat. I started watching Craigslist and other places, and one day a 1960’s-era Rhodes Robin sailing dinghy found its way into my...
Night-watch ruminations lead to an unsolvable riddle Issue 120: May/June 2018 I have a confession to make. It’s been six months and 6,000 miles since my mate James and I set sail from Portland, England, on a round-the-world adventure aboard our 32-foot Nicholson, Blue Eye. That’s not the confession . . . our families do...
The kink-free lifeline daisy chain gives wet rope a good airing Issue 120: May/June 2018 For sailors, wet rope is a fact of life. Coil and stow that wet rope after a sail, and green rope may become a fact of life. Coiled rope is a perfect environment for mildew and mold growth. The surface-area-to-volume...
How to keep newcomers to sailing calm and engaged Issue 120: May/June 2018 Now you’ve done it. A week after talking up sailing at the office party or neighborhood barbecue, you’re surprised that your casual invitation has turned into an actual sailing date. A very nice couple trusts you to take them sailing for their...
