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How-To Guide for Gelcoat Blister Repair

The discovery of hull blisters elicits a mental “oh no!” from most boat owners. But in many cases, the solution is simple and inexpensive. BoatUS has a cheat ...
On September 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Know Your Numbers

Google has all sorts of information, some it quite useful! Click on the link to find useful charts that help explain symbols on charts explaining surface weather and ...
On September 6, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Life Aboard: Power Aboard

The Tucker family live aboard Rogue, their 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 50. In a blog on 36degrees news they discuss what works best for them, living aboard with their ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Essential Upgrades to an Offshore Cruising Boat

Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat. When you are getting a boat ready for sailing offshore and passagemaking, ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Managing Money While Cruising

Patrick and Rebecca Childress have been cruising aboard their 40-ft sailboat Brick House for over 10 years. Their blog, Where is SV Brick House?, has a number of ...
On November 15, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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7 Tips for Night Sailing

There can be something magical about sailing at night but it is different and you do have to take care. The ASA (American Sailing Association) has come up ...
On November 8, 2018 / By George Day
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Safety at Sea

It’s a cry that is so alarming that it’s against the law to falsely scream that word in a movie theater. It’s no less alarming at sea. But ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Preventing Seasickness

Well, it happens to the best of us. No one likes getting seasick but everyone has a theory as to how to prevent it. Gcaptain has a ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Take the Strain Off Your Anchor Chain

Reduce the load on your anchor and provide for more elasticity of your anchor chain by using a snubber. Mysailing offers tips for when and how to use ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Top-Down and Bottom-Up Furling Systems

Are you looking into continuous line furling systems? Diego Sosa of sail-world.com has some useful diagrams to help explain the two systems. “Top-down” and “bottom-up” furling are ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks

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