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    Touch and the sailor

    Sailing creates sensory addiction Issue 81 : Nov/Dec 2011 What is it about sailing that so completely captures our hearts, captivates our souls, and enchants us with its magic? I believe this enchantm...

    Charles Scott
    June 26, 2026
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    From Soft Dodger to Hardtop

    Rigidity and shade were just two of the benefits Issue 121: July/Aug 2018 As all things must, the old canvas dodger on my Westsail 32, Antares, came to the end of its life. We had sailed many a happy ...

    Charles Scott
    February 17, 2026
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