It was just Rebecca and the sailboat — then sudden unconditional love Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 “For sale” read the faded handwritten sign on her pulpit. Looking forlorn and out of place, she was huddle...
An annual physical keeps the auxiliary running fit and well Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Since the main powerplant on a sailboat is its sails, the engine on a sailboat is correctly described when it is ref...
And there was light: from Alpenglow on high, in the Montana Rockies Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 You know how difficult it can be to reach Someone In Authority (SIA) on the phone. It typically requires neg...
Shorthanded or sailing solo, this trailing line could save your life Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Anyone who has ever sailed offshore shares a common dread: falling overboard and helplessly watching the bo...
Don’t blame the cook if the galley’s no good Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Napoleon once said that an army marches on its stomach. If that is true, a ship floats on its stomach. A well-fed crew is always a ...
When the noise died down, he needed a new boom Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 There are a few good reasons to replace your boom. If you want to add capability or features, it’s easier and more cost-effective...
Try this logical, six-step method to eliminate impulse purchases Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Is choosing the boat that’s right for you like selecting an appliance or more like falling in love? Is it a mat...
A trailerable deep-sea cruiser with an impeccable pedigree Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 When I leaf through my picture album, I occasionally chance upon a photo that, even after all these years, takes my b...
Bluewater or coastal, weather controls all Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Weather cells move through our cruising grounds in about three days in summer and closer to two days in fall and spring. If you sail ...
