French For Cruisers: Book Review
Jerry and I hope to transit the St. Lawrence within the decade ahead. When we do, he’ll be...
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Author: Karen Larson
WIND & WAVE, A 2005 CALENDAR CELEBRATING YACHTING
BY JOHN MCVIE (WYMAN PUBLISHING, 2004; $12.99 U.S., $16.99 CANADA) REVIEWED BY KAREN LARSON John McVie, son of the internationally known photographer, Canadian Jim McVie, has just produced a calendar celebrating sailing and his...
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A Cruising Guide to New Jersey Waters: Book Review
This isn’t so much a review as an announcement and endorsement. After all, how does one...
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Small Boat to Freedom: Book Review
Small Boat to Freedom: A Journey of Conscience to a New Life in America is John Vigor’s tale...
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The One Pan Galley Gourmet: Book Review
We’re taking our sailing vacation early this year. By the time you’re reading this...
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First Aid at Sea: Book Review
First Aid at Sea is a handy reference that’s small enough to keep nearby for any emergency...
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The Spirit of Sailing: Book Review
The poetry of Michael Kahn’s photos takes your breath away. A latter-day Rosenfeld, Michael...
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London Goes to Sea: Book Review
In telling his story, London Goes to Sea, Peter Baumgartner speaks for many sailors. There is no...
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The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: Book Review
John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology...
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BY SHARON KRATZ (1ST BOOKS LIBRARY, 2004; 150 PAGES; $16.75) REVIEWED BY KAREN LARSON Jim and Dianne Carlin had all the time in the world to sail their Island Packet 38, September Song, around the world. That’s the way...
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