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A New Freshwater to Saltwater Adventure

Great Lakes sailors have long been a fun-loving and capable contingent in the Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean. Some come from the U.S. side of the Great ...
On May 31, 2017 / By Administrator
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What Worked, What Didn’t Nine Years Later

Previously published in BWS by Patrick Childress. After nine years at sea, we are proof that a cruising sailboat is a maintenance treadmill. But occasionally there is equipment ...
On May 31, 2017 / By Administrator
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Join the Salty Dawg Rally to Maine

The Salty Dawg second annual Rally to Maine departs the Chesapeake July 10th, and Dutch Harbor near Jamestown, RI July 15th. Vessels may start from the Southern Chesapeake, ...
On May 24, 2017 / By Administrator
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Would You Abandon a Floating Yacht?

Food for thought from the archives of Yachting World by Elaine Bunting. Efficient rescues mean more yachts are being abandoned only to be found floating later. Should people ...
On May 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Top Caribbean Music Festivals You Can Reach By Sea

There’s nothing better than listening to music with the sights and sounds of the surf in the background. The Caribbean is famous for its many music festivals, from ...
On May 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Offshore Communications: Satellite or SSB?

Behan aboard Totem writes a blog with a ton of useful information for cruisers. In this post she shares her changing thoughts on offshore communication devices. At beach ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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USB Power Solutions Are Simple to Add to Your Boat

USB devices are as prevalent on the boat as at home – guests bring devices that require it, I have a ton that need it, and not just ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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Passport 545

(published September 2016-boat show preview) The Passport 545 is a much decorated cruising boat with Cruising World’s Boat of the Year and Sail’s Best Boats awards to its ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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Guest Onboard: Family and Friends Afloat

Previously published in BWS by Heather Francis. We all want to share our onboard adventures with family and friends. Emails, photos and blogs are a great way to ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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Five Things a Monohull Sailor Should Know about Multihulls

You can hardly think about chartering in 2017 without acknowledging that you may be sailing a big cruising catamaran. Even though the Pacific Northwest has been slower to ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator

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