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Galley Guide: Sprouting and Yogurt Making

Previously published in BWS by Heather Francis. Over the years, and much experimentation, I have adopted two regular galley activities that not only keep meals interesting but, most ...
On November 30, 2016 / By Administrator
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Cruising Cuba, A First Timer’s Perspective

Since 1960, and the beginning of the U.S. led trade embargo, Cuba has been largely off limits to Americans. Now that has all changed. Previously published in BWS ...
On November 16, 2016 / By Administrator
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Shorthanded Sailing Presents Both Benefits and Difficulties

Most of the difficulties can be overcome with a little forethought. Establishing a good watch system lays the foundation for problem avoidance as well as problem solving. (published ...
On November 9, 2016 / By Administrator
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Set the Example for Sailing Crew Success

By Captain John of skippertips.com. Sail, race, cruise or voyage, and you can bet you will face unexpected challenges. Is your sailing crew or partner ready? Your sailing ...
On November 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Finding Faults

Previously published in BWS by John Tylor. If anything on your boat is run by electricity, sooner or later it will fail. The corrosive combo of salt and ...
On October 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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To Have and To Hold

Previously published in BWS by George Day. The winter after Tony Knowles and I purchased a well-maintained 10-year-old Jeanneau 45.2, we dismantled the boat’s interior so we could ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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Long Range Communications

Previously published in BWS by Dave Skolnick. When you are off the grid long range communication gets more difficult. Sometimes the best solutions are different than you think ...
On October 12, 2016 / By Administrator
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Use a Plotting-Compass for Fast Sailing Navigation

By Captain John of skippertips.com. Not many sailing navigation instruments top this one. Use it one handed to plot GPS latitude and longitude, find a position with radar ...
On October 6, 2016 / By Administrator
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Emergency Signaling Devices

Previously published in BWS May 2016. Several years ago during the annual Fastnet Race from Cowes to Fastnet Rock and back, the crew of Rambler 100—a 100 foot ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Boating Safety Secrets – Pass This Dangerous Vessel with Care

During coastal sailing you will deal with all kinds of working vessels like dredges or construction barges. They may be laying pipeline, building an underwater structure, or doing ...
On September 22, 2016 / By Administrator

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