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Preparing for Offshore: Know Your Boat

Previously published in BWS by Hank George. While sailors often think first of checking the condition of all the gear on their boat, making sure they have all ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator
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Downwind Sails

Previously published in BWS by Brian Hancock. There is nothing quite so awesome as a warm breeze at your back, your biggest spinnaker pulling strong and the horizon ...
On June 6, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later

Previously published in BWS by Patrick Childress. After nine years at sea, we are proof that a cruising sailboat is a maintenance treadmill. But occasionally there is equipment ...
On May 31, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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Guest Onboard: Family and Friends Afloat

Previously published in BWS by Heather Francis. We all want to share our onboard adventures with family and friends. Emails, photos and blogs are a great way to ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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The National Digital Forecast Database

Previously published in BWS by David Burch. The primary method of weather routing underway these days is based on vector wind forecasts in GRIB format displayed in echart ...
On May 15, 2017 / By Administrator
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Dealing with a Hurricane

Previously published in BWS by Bill Biewenga. Tropical weather systems, and hurricanes in particular, have their own idiosyncrasies. Understanding them can help us deal with them more effectively. Misunderstanding ...
On May 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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10 Tips For Best Results When Joining a Sailing School

Previously published in BWS by Zuzana Prochazka. Ever wonder if sailing school is for you? Here’s what it’s like to spend a week in hands-on training where teachable ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Building an Efficient Deck Layout

The difference between a coastal cruising boat and boats that are set up for offshore sailing lies mainly in the way the deck and sailing systems are laid ...
On April 27, 2017 / By George Day
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Decking Out the Decks

A series of articles that chronicle the refit of Regina Oceani was previosly published in BWS by Pete Dubler. Having gained some painting experience by refinishing the spars on ...
On April 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Getting, Storing and Using Water While Cruising

Here’s a helpful article from surveyor John Champion on how to get, store and use one of our most precious resources while cruising—water… Water is useful stuff. We ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Andrew Cross

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