Two boats, one storm, two outcomes Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 In November 1981, my wife, Nancy (known as Boo), and I chartered a Ranger 33 out of Everett, Washington, with our friends Jay and Nancy. Vela...
Simple rules ensure safety and reliability Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Sooner or later, if you own your boat any length of time, you will have to deal with replacing or adding a DC electrical circuit. Per...
Low-tech, high-precision aids for sail trim Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Sail telltales are short strips of very lightweight material of a color that contrasts with that of the sail. They are sewn on both ...
. . . and a pair of pocket trailerables Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Jim Luce, a good friend from the Nyack Boat Club, once described cruising in small boats as camping but with the added risk of drowning!...
Waltzing with the same partner for 40 years Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 At the request of one of our faithful readers who has owned a Matilda 20 sloop since he bought one new in 1975, we decided to explor...
But we are united under one: sailor Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 I’ve grown weary of the labels that divide us: deniers, alarmists, extremists, centrists, greens, tree-huggers, libertarians, progressives, ...













