California
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July 12, 2012Leaving SoCalEverything changes now. It’s colder. The water is rougher. The weather can be more severe and change quickly.
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July 3, 2012Two-Boat CruisersChoosing an alternative, a two-boat approach, whereby a ship’s dinghy is configured to serve also as a life boat, should the need arise.
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June 27, 2012The Good-Enough SailorHow many cruising dreams are cast aside when the sailing reality seems too overwhelming?
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June 20, 2012New Tank, New ProblemNot long after I installed the new tank we began to notice the smell.
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June 8, 2012Gypsy LoreEveryone on board takes a deep breath when we lower the anchor with the windlass, because that's when things often go bad.
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May 30, 2012Hopefully HealthyWhen one of the girls needs a doctor while cruising in Mexico, the differences in health care systems becomes apparent.
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May 25, 2012US Sailing Releases Preliminary Findings in Farallones Race TragedyA US Sailing Independent Review Panel has released a set of preliminary findings and recommendations from the research conducted on the 2012 Crewed Farallones Race that resulted in the deaths of five sailors from the sailboat Low Speed Chase on April 14, 2012.
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May 24, 2012Seeing the Light ... Sort OfI’ve lost the first round in my quest to install LED lights, but I am not finished.
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May 15, 2012Consumer FatigueWe’re back in the U.S. and we’re spending money like drunken sailors…well, we’ve spent very little on booze and none in brothels, but we’re spending lots. Neither of us enjoys it.
Electronic Updates
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