Was it luck or a guardian angel that saved them? Issue 62 : Sept/Oct 2008 It was not the time of year when the river usually floods. High water could be expected in spring, but this was late November ...
The Spirit of Christmas Cruising Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 A Halloween departure from Lake Michigan guaranteed a winter arrival in Florida. It also put us considerably behind the usual snowbird fleet. W...
Cruisers learn to race — Bahamas style Issue 70 : Jan/Feb 2010 We were with cruising friends, enjoying a lazy morning of harbor-watching in Nassau, where the parade always included a number of native ...
Years of devotion and labor lifted Spirit Issue 85 : Jul/Aug 2012 Coincidence, destiny, serendipity — call it what you will, chance must play a strong hand in matching aging boats with their rightful ...
All agree this boat has character Issue 95 : Mar/Apr 2014 A beautifully maintained classic sailboat is sure to attract attention, even among non-sailors. The graceful hull lines and the fine details, ...
. . . is an ongoing work of artists Issue 102 : May/Jun 2015 Sailors may have many reasons to switch boats, but upsize and update would probably apply to most. Our boat-buying history didn’t follow an...
Hobby, haven, labor of love, and a great escape Issue 109 : Jul/Aug 2016 Chesapeake Bay water runs in Clark Robins’ veins. “My grandfather captained the cargo schooner Ella Worden on Mobjack Bay in th...