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    Glen Smith

    At left, Brian Klock and author Glen Smith enjoy a summer day on Es Mia in 1973. Center, aboard Es Mia on Lake Ponchatrain: Kenny Hughes, owners Nat and Ann Klock, and the author. At right, Charlie Allen in front with half of Brian Klock (we love these old amateur photos!), Kenny Hughes, and author Glen Smith.
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    The man who taught me

    Issue 27: Nov/Dec 2002 THE MAN WHO TAUGHT ME TO SAIL died this morning. Email from his daughter-in-law conveyed the sad news. His son, Brian, a friend since childhood and an officer in the U.S. Navy, ...

    Glen Smith
    October 5, 2026
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    What’s your life worth?

    Wearing a life jacket is sensible — but nobody said it was easy Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 “Is my life worth $359?” I blurted out as I returned to the safety of the cockpit after putting an extra crank o...

    Glen Smith
    September 14, 2026
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