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Simple rules ensure safety and reliability Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Sooner or later, if you own your boat any length of time, you will have to deal with replacing or adding a DC electrical circuit. Perhaps you’re upgrading an older piece of gear and the wiring is corroded or inadequate. Maybe you’re adding new...
The seduction was short, sweet, and complete Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Whenever my husband, Kevin, suggested sailing together on his parents’ boat, my response was always “no.” I had spent many days fishing with my dad and my former spouse on the Menominee River and the Bay of Green Bay. Sailing didn’t appeal to...
A solo sailor uses a basketful of tricks Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 This is the second in Karen Sullivan’s series of articles about prepping a boat and sailor for singlehanding. She’ll discuss sail changes in the January 2015 issue and anchoring in the March and May 2015 issues. Any multitasking you’ve ever done will...
When solo, planning is the key to smooth sailing Issue 100: Jan/Feb 2015 This is the third in Karen Sullivan’s series of articles about prepping a boat and sailor for singlehanding. In the March and May 2015 issues she’ll describe anchoring techniques. “To reef a course . . . you must clew it up as...
