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A tour of the marina was illuminating Issue 114: May/June 2017 My good fortune to live on a small barrier island in Florida is offset by the misfortune of full-time employment that requires me to commute to the mainland daily. My drive is actually fairly pleasant, with almost a third of it on a long...
Scenes from a sailing season Issue 114: May/June 2017 Friday, May 22 On the water at last! I step into the cockpit and feel Finn dip toward me as if in greeting. I scull away from the boat ramp past the pilings, months of fantasizing about this moment melting behind me. Pier cleared, I hoist...
A shocking danger is ever imminent Issue 114: May/June 2017 Marinas are usually situated in places that offer good protection from storms. During the summer months, those locations can shield marinas from cooling breezes, leaving the air still and sultry. Meanwhile, the boats in the marinas are surrounded by cool water, and the idea of...
The Cuban yo-yo takes up no space yet hauls in dinner Issue 115: July/Aug 2017 I’m a fishing sailor. Fishing passes the time during periods of light winds, and there is no finer dining than on a fish that stopped flopping an hour ago. Unfortunately, ours is the typical cruising boat, crammed full of the...
