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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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Simple Anchoring Etiquette

Here are some easy anchoring tips by Rachel Robertson originally published in Blue Water Sailing magazine… Sitting peacefully on anchor, it was impossible not to notice the new ...
On April 6, 2017 / By Andrew Cross
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Dry Suits for Cruisers

Previously published in BWS by Andrew Cross. When sailors think of dry suits, an image of frostbiting in dinghies comes to mind, so too does the notion that ...
On March 29, 2017 / By Andrew Cross
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When Were Your Chainplates Last Inspected?

Previously published in BWS by Wayne Canning. Servicing chainplates is not an item you often find on a sailboat owners list of maintenance tasks because many never think ...
On March 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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Tips on Routing From Florida to the Caribbean

Previously published in BWS by Tor Pinney. Ah, the Lesser Antilles, irresistible as a Siren’s song. Every year these eastern Caribbean islands lure more and more sailors to ...
On March 14, 2017 / By Administrator
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Beyond Painting-Spar Restoration

Previously published in BWS by Pete Dubler. As the restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, continues—her inner being now strong and solid with a new ...
On March 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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What to Do When Your Steering Fails

Here’s another great article by expert navigator, delivery skipper and weather router Bill Biewenga… Winds were brisk at 40 knots and the waves were large as we beam reached across the ...
On March 1, 2017 / By Andrew Cross
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Understanding Your Diesel Engine

Previously published in BWS by Richard Estes. I had departed the marina in Charleston, South Carolina bound for Florida, it was my first cruise on my cutter and ...
On February 22, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman

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