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  Shrink Wrap Your Boat for Winter

  Winter is coming up fast and if you have been thinking about shrink wrapping your boat, this article in boats.com offers an explanation of what shrink wrap is, ...

  On November 10, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Making Music Onboard

  topboatmag.com) –  Music onboard can be a great way way to meet your fellow cruisers and can be a relaxing way to spend an evening at anchor. People ...

  On October 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Understanding Yourself Before You Go Cruising

  To make your journey more comfortable, its a good idea to take a look at yourself. Are you a planner or more spontaneous, do you need your creature ...

  On October 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  When to Tack

  Mark Rushall in Sailing Today uses his experience on both racing and cruising boats to explain the decision making process of when to tack. He takes into account ...

  On October 13, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Insurer’s Hurricane Storm Center

  Gowrie Group has put together a page that provides information from live storm tracking to preparing your boat for storms. Geared towards clients of Gowrie, the information is ...

  On October 6, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Winterizing Your Sails

  Fxsails.com talks you through what you need to know regarding the care of your sails when you ready your boat for winter. Consider rolling your main to keep ...

  On September 29, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sail Repair Checklist

  Chesapeake Sailmakers, Annapolis, MD has come up with a useful checklist for making sure your sails are ready for the next season. From inspection of patches, stitching, webbing, ...

  On September 22, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Rig a Bridle for Towing a Dinghy

  A dinghy adds a lot of convenience and enjoyment while cruising but can be a pain when debating if you should hoist on deck for passages, deflate an ...

  On September 22, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Cushions: Foam, Fabric and Fit

  The Canvas Works of Sausalito, CA has a good primer on what to consider if you are looking into replacing the cushions on your boat. You will have ...

  On September 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Towing a Dinghy

  Liveabout.com has some tips for towing a dinghy behind a sailboat. The differences between towing a hard dinghy versus an inflatable are discussed. The article explains what can ...

  On September 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks