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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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Boating Knots

For your summer guests here’s a fun site to help them with their knot tying skills. Move the mouse over each knot. Look at the description to ...
On July 3, 2018 / By George Day
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The Pressure Cooker, a Galley Essential?

by Heather Francis. When we bought Kate I had both boating experience and cooking skills, but had never needed to combine them in such a small space before. ...
On June 27, 2018 / By George Day
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Fumbling for Solutions

If you’re attempting to address a medical emergency and you’re not prepared, you’re already too late Six months before we were scheduled to take Moondance across the North Atlantic, we ...
On June 20, 2018 / By Administrator
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It’s Hurricane Season. Here’s How to Deal with It

Tropical weather systems, and hurricanes in particular, have their own idiosyncrasies. Understanding them can help us deal with them more effectively. Misunderstanding them can be a disaster ...
On June 14, 2018 / By George Day
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Neglect Your Rudder at Your Own Peril

By Andy Cross: Few things on a sailboat are as important as a rudder. Don’t check your rudder, post, seals and skeg (if you have one) often enough ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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How to Stay Fit Afloat

Everyone knows that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the pillars of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but it can be difficult to put that knowledge into action, ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
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Emergency Flares: Which Type Are Best

We all must carry fares on board when we head out onto the water and there are several different types to choose from. Here’s an interesting discussion from ...
On May 23, 2018 / By George Day
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The Year of the Refit

Boat work means lists, projects and knowing it will all be worth it. By Andy Cross. Switching my electric sander off, I watched dust settle around Yahtzee’s cabin. ...
On May 17, 2018 / By George Day
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Top Ten Items to Have Onboard

Bill Biewenga identifies the items of gear and equipment that over the years he has come to rely on I’ve delivered countless cruising boats within and across virtually ...
On May 9, 2018 / By George Day

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