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    Jaja Martin

    Jaja Martin began sailing with her father in New Jersey and met Dave in the Caribbean, where they started their circumnavigation. For more insights into Martin’s lifestyle, visit http://www.iceblinksail.com/

    Indonesia, 1994. This man and his companions (not shown) had been hunting octopus all night. They followed us back to our boat, Direction, where we gave them children’s clothing and cookies, and they gave us an octopus. We should have kept the cookies . . .
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    A glance astern

    Practical lessons gained from a cruising life Issue 61: July/Aug 2008 Looking back over the years, it’s easy to spot lessons we gained from cruising, lessons I’ve been asked to share as part of Good O...

    Jaja Martin
    August 11, 2026
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    We Who Pass Like Foam: Book Review

    In a world where the cruising boats seem to be getting larger, We Who Pass Like Foam by Ben Zartman is a welcome and refreshing insight into small boat cruising on a tight budget. With a minimal outpo...

    Jaja Martin
    February 1, 2013
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