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Fearless cruisers defy the prophets of doom Issue 79: July/Aug 2011 Reading Karen Larson’s editorial on overcoming fear in the May 2010 issue brought back memories of some of the fear-inspiring projects we undertook during our big refi t several years ago. Some of the endeavors we tackled were considered extreme by almost every one...
Bird sightings enrich the cruising experience Issue 78 : May/Jun 2011 We never took much notice of birds before we went to sea. We didn’t need to. We had human company everywhere we went. Not all of it was pleasing, of course, but it was there. When we went to sea, and every wave looked...
Don’t avoid the subject; do avoid the event Issue 78 : May/Jun 2011 It begins innocently enough. Two young couples meet socially and begin to talk. One couple says they’re sailors and enjoy racing on Wednesday nights at their yacht club. The other says they’ve never been on a sailboat but would love to try...
Soften the helm and sharpen performance Issue 78 : May/Jun 2011 I am often asked by owners of good old boats what they can do in the way of upgrades or changes to make their boats perform better. Depending upon the specific boat, there may be several areas where improvements can be made. The key...
