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    John Kowalczyk

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    Alternatives to the cedar bucket

    Issue 9 : Nov/Dec 1999 I recently read that relieving oneself over the leeward rail is the most common reason for men falling overboard. You can’t help but wonder why this potentially dangerous practi...

    John Kowalczyk
    October 21, 2026
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