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February 27, 2013
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Susan wrote in over this past weekend with some questions about this little beauty that she's building currently:   Basically Susan wants this to be an all electric boat, totally traditional look with better than space shuttle technology utilized. Its going to be a cold-molded design and is actually a bit heavy for its size @4660 lbs. Just under 20 ft. LOD plus the bowsprit. Just over 9" beam. The intended use parameters are critical for a concept like this. So, all near shore, basically to ...
February 26, 2013
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson
Frances in her element, in Mexico last year, a few months shy of six years old. Tomorrow she turns seven in Canada.

Despite the inherent obstacles wannabe cruising families face, I think the real barriers are diminishing and that the number who do cast off the dock lines will continue to grow.

February 21, 2013
by Elaine Lembo

A weeklong charter on the Caribbean side of Panama ends and takes on a new life—on the Pacific side, at the entrance to the world-famous canal.

February 20, 2013
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson
In The Tale of the Unknown Island, Jose Saramago writes about boats: "Liking is probably the best form of ownership, and ownership the worst form of liking." I sure like Del Viento.

Cruising World and Sailing World magazines dominated the 2012 Boating Writers International Awards last week with top honors in categories from profiles to destination features and technical writing. The magazines, part of the Bonnier Marine Group, claimed 19 wins in all. CW on-line contributor Michael Robertson is among the group of authors recognized for their work.

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