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Sailing Couple gets into the Problem-solving Side of Sailing
sailmagazine.com - Annie Dike
“I don’t think the rudder post is supposed to move like that,” I told the captain. “It turns with the wheel,” he said dismissively, eyes closed, hands …
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Lightning Strike Chaos
sailmagazine.com - Jake Pitts
In the middle of the night, 400 miles away from the Marquesas, my eyes snapped open.Something had changed; Shapeshifter, our Beneteau Oceanis 423 was …
Gear: Antal Three-speed Winches
sailmagazine.com - Peter Nielsen
Three Speeds From Antal Italian winchmaker Antal has introduced a pair of three-speed winches designed to make a racing grinder’s life easier. The …
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Howard Blackburn: Heroism at Sea
sailmagazine.com - Peter Nielsen
Tales of small-boat survival and heroism at sea still occur, and always will, but they are not as common as they once were; today’s sailor is blessed …
Golden Globe Race: Longue Route 2018
sailmagazine.com - Charles J. Doane
As the 50th anniversary of the Golden Globe Race of 1968-69 approaches, it seems the battle lines have been drawn. On the one hand, we have a highly …
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Cup Racing in Chicago
sailmagazine.com - Adam Cort
Despite the late arrival of a decent sailing breeze on the first official day of racing, organizers, fans and the sailors themselves had nothing but …
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Sailmaking in the Nevada Desert
sailmagazine.com - Peter Nielsen
Sailmaking ain’t what it used to be, especially out in the Nevada desert Some years ago I visited the Bavaria factory and was amused at the thought of …
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Know how: Propane System Health and Safety
sailmagazine.com - Wayne Canning
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the cooking fuel of choice for most cruisers, but it can kill you if you don’t respect it. Here’s how to keep your …
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Celebrating a Boatbuilding Tradition at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean
sailmagazine.com - Adam Cort
Photo courtesy of Carlo Borlenghi Be warned. If you ever get a chance to go out on a photo boat with world-renowned marine photographer Carlo …
Gear: Switlik’s MOM 8-S
sailmagazine.com - SAIL Editors
Throw your MOM Overboard A crew-overboard scenario is about the worst thing that happen to a sailor. You need to act quickly and decisively to keep …
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Cruising Tips: How Not to Fall Overboard
sailmagazine.com - Peter Nielsen
Contrary to popular belief, the risk of falling overboard is not at its greatest when you are battling high seas and ferocious winds. That’s when …
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An Interview with Sara Hastreiter
sailmagazine.com - Andy Schnell
In a sport dominated by men, Team SCA was not just the only the all-female team to compete in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, it was also the first …
Gear: Patagonia Swimwear
sailmagazine.com - Ali Wisch
KEEPING THE PIECE While two-piece bathing suits are an easy go-to, a one-piece bathing suit that you can swim, dive, surf or paddle in is a necessity …
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Finding the Perfect Dinghy
sailmagazine.com - Charles J. Doane
In the pantheon of mythical creatures—right up there with unicorns, hippogriffs and manticores—we have in the realm of cruising a most important one: …
Nothing Says Fun Like a Beach Cat
sailmagazine.com - Adam Cort
2 Gallery 2 Images If there’s one thing wrong with all too many sailors—sailing journalists, in particular—it’s that we often get to be way too serious …
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Cat People: Living the Cruising Life on Two Hulls
sailmagazine.com - Ali Wisch
Blog:ElGatoAdventures.com Lifelong sailors and racers who always dreamed of extensive cruising, we married two and half years ago and are finally …
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A Night at Anchor Ends in Hurricane-force Wind
sailmagazine.com - Barry Gray
Musandam, lying south of the Straits of Hormuz in the Sultanate of Oman, is known affectionately as the Arabian Fjords. There, steep glacial …
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Go-to Islands Destinations: Mount Desert Island
sailmagazine.com - Tom Egan
By Tom Egan44.3924° N, 68.3021° W All the qualities that make Maine a great cruising destination can be found on Mount Desert Island. Whether your …
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Catching a Yellowfin Tuna on a Sailboat
sailmagazine.com - Kyle Danielewicz
Mine is a fishing family. Whether we are running lines off the stern, spearfishing or casting from the boat, we’re always fishing. So, of course, we …
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Five Sailors go in Search of Heavy Weather — and Find It
sailmagazine.com - Marc Hess
I got seasick the second day out. My stomach had been rolling ever since we’d slipped out of Howe Sound that morning, but we were all busy on deck …
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Go-to Islands Destinations: Santa Catalina Island
sailmagazine.com - Zuzana Prochazka
By Zuzana Prochazka 33.3879° N, 118.4163° W Sailing here is like stepping back in time. Just 26 miles off the Southern California Coast, Catalina …
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An Interview with with Riley and Elayna of Sailing La Vagabonde
sailmagazine.com - Ali Wisch
Australian sailors Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu are known around the world, thanks to their social media accounts and YouTube channel, Sailing La …
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Just Launched: Three Innovative Cruisers
sailmagazine.com - Peter Nielsen
3 Gallery 3 Images Slovenia’s Elan Yachts has been on a roll these last few years, introducing a number of new models designed by Briton Rob Humphreys. …
Go-to Islands Destinations: Manitoulin Island
sailmagazine.com - Fred Bagley
By Fred Bagley45.7026° N, 82.0372° W Ah, sailing off to a remote island—dolphins on the bow wave, palm trees on the beach and a tiki bar serving rum …
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An Interview with Rick Tomlinson
sailmagazine.com - Andy Schell
Rick Tomlinson is one of yachting’s most accomplished photographers, but he is also an accomplished sailor. We recently traveled to his studio in …
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Haute Cuisine on a Sailboat
sailmagazine.com - Charles J. Doane
It’s true! Everything does taste better on a sailboat It is fairly miraculous how appetites are sharpened while sailing. I have conducted experiments …
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How to Choose a Cruising Crew
sailmagazine.com - Jules Fredrick
My partner, Jeff, and I needed crew for a two- to three-week sail down the Mexican coast of Baja California on our new-to-us Antares 44i catamaran, El …
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Snorkeling Spots for Your Next Charter
sailmagazine.com - Zuzana Prochazka
Four favorites for your next charter By Zuzana Prochazka I am a snorkeling snob, having been fortunate enough to swim in waters around the globe, …
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13 Ways To Ensure BBQ Success
sailmagazine.com - Jan Irons
July is here, and it’s officially grilling season. If you’ve ever envied friends with “a natural talent for grilling,” you may be surprised how easy …
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Multihull Designers Morrelli & Melvin, Foiling and Flying
sailmagazine.com - Zuzana Prochazka
A quartet of Morrelli & Melvin-designed Gunboats hits the racecourse in Antigua. Photo by Billy Black With the right mix of bleeding-edge technology …