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An elegant and convenient way to store galley knives Issue 43 : Jul/Aug 2005 Close behind the two loves of my life (my partner, Judy, and my 1979 Newport 41, Forty Two) is my love of cooking. Sharp knives of the proper design and weight are important to any cook. However, these can be a...
A senior sailor undergoes a slow transition to power Issue 43 : Jul/Aug 2005 Ever since childhood, machines have fascinated me, especially if they had big diesels in them. The sounds that emanate from these machines: the whirls, the pssst, the throbbing . . . well, they just seem alive. The mass and momentum, even...
Here’s what makes a boat turn turtle — and recover Issue 43 : Jul/Aug 2005 A few weeks ago, a relatively inexperienced sailor told me he and his wife were planning to retire. They plan to do some extended cruising in their 30-foot yawl and wanted my opinion and recommendations. He was particularly interested in...
When you’re up the creek with just one paddle Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 An event occurred recently that drives me to pass on, to those who may not already be familiar with it, the ancient Welsh technique for propelling a small craft with a single oar or paddle. First, the terms. Dictionaries and other...
