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    Connie McBride

    Connie McBride and her husband, Dave, raised three boys aboard their 34-foot sailboat Eurisko while cruising the Caribbean. After 15 years, they now divide their time between enjoying being empty nesters and visiting their grandson, the third-generation McBride cruiser.

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    Equal Angles, Equal Forces

    Correct adjustment of your spreaders may save your rig Issue 128: Sept/Oct 2019 Next time you’re at the marina, look up. If there are enough sailboats around, you’ll likely find a variety of rigs, wit...

    Connie McBride
    August 1, 2019
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