April 2000

OFFSHORE NAVIGATOR: The Weather Puzzle
Attention to detail earmarks Cape Town to Rio tilt
Preparing for an Airlift
A pilot tells what is expected of victim and crew
SPECIAL REPORT: West Marine Carribbean 1500
BWS's Brian Hancock skippers an Oyster 61
The Southern India Ocean Route
Beth Leonard discusses the weather and waypoints
Life Rafts for Voyagers
Seven criteria for picking the boat of last resort
Blue Water Boat: Beneteau First 38s
* After 70,000 miles, her owners offer a critique
Blue Water Design: Cook 53 Motorsailer
* A seasoned voyager's new long-range passagemaker