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How to Re-caulk Teak Decks

Teak decks are beautiful but they also require regular maintenance. Plus, the calking between planks tends to perish over time and needs to be removed and replaced. It’s ...
On February 24, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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How to Electrify Your Winches on the Cheap

Electric winches are a real labor-saving boon for cruising couples and families, particularly on larger cruising boats with overlapping headsails. But they are expensive and the machinery under ...
On February 17, 2022 / By George Day
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Keeping Your Bilge Clean

(deepsailing.com) – Having a dirty boat bilge can cause foul odors and a build up of oily, dirty water and sludge. Follow these steps to a cleaner bilge. ...
On February 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Imray’s New Podcasts Cover Wide Ranging Topics

Imray has teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, Explore more with Imray, covering a host of topics including navigation, pilotage, ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Atlantic Islands Bermuda, Azores, Madeira, Canaries and Cape Verdes

Atlantic Islands is a long-established cruising guide to the five island groups of the North Atlantic, commonly visited by those sailing the popular Atlantic crossing routes but increasingly ...
On November 4, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Tips Regarding Eye Splices

At some point in time you are going to want to create an eye splice in some line. Tying knots in line decreases its strength while an eye ...
On September 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Using Solar Panels for Refrigeration

Have you considered using solar panels to help run refrigeration on your boat? Along with the refrigeration, batteries and solar panels that Coastal Climate Control sells, they have ...
On September 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Hurricane Preparation Resources

Last week we brought you tips from BoatUS regarding prepping for a storm. Here are more tips for hurricane preparedness, these tips coming from the American Sailing Association. ...
On September 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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There is Still a Place for Paper Charts

Electronic navigation is wonderful and has opened up cruising to so many people. That said, don’t forget your paper charts. This article from Alan Punch in mysailing.au.com discusses ...
On September 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Hurricane Preparation Tips from BoatUS

As BoatUS notes: The next big named storm to make landfall is a question of when, not if. Coastal boaters should prepare because hurricane season is here. The ...
On September 2, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

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