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    Nathaniel Poole

    Drawing of Yuena Kulayu in disrepair
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    Blown around

    Married sailor luckily survives midlife love affair Issue 26 : Sept/Oct 2002 I suppose I would have to describe it as a midlife crisis. I have no other name for a situation in which an otherwise sane ...

    Nathaniel Poole
    September 22, 2026
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    Two-stroke vs. four-stroke

    The debate over outboard engines continues Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 So you’ve finally decided to retire that old 7.5 Merc you have hanging off the transom of your beloved sailboat. The smoke and ...

    Nathaniel Poole
    September 8, 2026
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    Picture of the ocean from a Hobie Cat
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    When less is more

    Hefty downgrading leads to happier sailing Issue 58 : Jan/Feb 2008 While climbing the ladder to the deck of my old wooden sloop with yet another can of paint, a disturbing thought occurred to me. I st...

    Nathaniel Poole
    August 11, 2026
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