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...
An inexpensive and economical cruiser/racer Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 After the success of the revolutionary fin-hull/spade-rudder Cal 40 in 1963, it was inevitable that Bill Lapworth would create simil...
One man’s workboat has become a gem Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 Jim Mumper found two of the most significant things in his life in a bar: his wife, Linda, and his career. While we can’t recommend this pra...
No regrets with this lifestyle alternative Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 At some point in everyone’s life, it becomes necessary to stop and think. Consider for a moment: are you doing what you are doing tod...
Preparing for an extended coastal cruise Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 Tired of the same-old, same-old? Finding it hard to get enthusiastic about sailing territory that has, through long acquaintance, becom...
Replace your depth sounder and get a GPS for free Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 Sometimes sailing can seem like it was intended for those few folks with high standards and even higher budgets. Since that so...
New through-hulls require diligence, forethought, and technique Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 It’s not unusual for sailboats to need a new hole in the hull as a consequence of interior modifications, such a...
It’s simple when you know how Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 Coastal cruisers looking for overnight shelter are apt to find three choices: a marina berth, an anchorage, or a public mooring buoy. Many prefer ...
Complying with regulations Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 It seems that recreational vessels anchored without anchor lights are more the rule than the exception. However, the International Regulations for Av...
A roomy coastal cruiser that’s fun to sail Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 In 1963, brothers Howard and Peter Hughes of Willowdale, Ontario, formed a partnership to build dinghies. Their venture was quite suc...
It’s simple, really, and we never knew Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 One day last August our 30-foot boat doubled in size. Because we’ve never before experienced this phenomenon, we were completely taken by...
