Getting comfy starts with hard work Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 It was a cold march day on the Chesapeake when my wife, Marty, and I found the boat that was exactly right for us. We enjoyed sailing Take F...
Another candidate for the ‘perfect tender’ title Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 In the May 2003 issue of this magazine there was an interesting and informative article by Don Launer: “The Gentle Art of Rowin...
Searching for the Holy Grail of yacht tenders Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 It all started 11 years ago, three months before our wedding, when we bought our first home, a 1968 Islander 37. My husband, Frank...
Design considerations Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 This excerpt from Beth Leonard’s new book, The Voyager’s Handbook, second edition, is the last of a three-part series with a focus on selecting the right ...
Make sure they stretch and absorb shocks Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 The majority of sailboats see more time at the docks than actively sailing. This makes the selection of docklines especially important....
A classic plastic shows us how to age with dignity Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 The first fiberglass sailboats appeared in the late 1940s, right after World War II, but it wasn’t until the late 1950s that ...
A not-to-be-forgotten experience on the dark sea Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 Everyone remembers his or hers first time with crystal clarity. Mine happened during the past summer, so it is particularly poi...














