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    Robert P. Thibault

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    Furling Disaster

    A cruise leads to a harrowing experience and an important lesson for newbie sailors. Issue 155: March/April 2024 It all started when I found an available mooring just a few yards’ walk from our beach ...

    Robert P. Thibault
    April 17, 2025
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