Pacific Northwest
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February 11, 2013Wildlife Wisdom: Tips for Encounters with Animals AshoreIf on your visit ashore you anticipate an encounter with large wild animals, know the times, seasons, and places that require special caution. Consult local officials when possible.
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October 24, 2012Home FoundAs a cruising family we’ve lived temporarily in solitary anchorages, Mexican cities, and historic seaside towns. In Victoria, we look forward to something we haven’t had since leaving D.C.: Big City Life.
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January 28, 2013The Grim TeacherLiveaboard families often discover that there's a fine line between teaching kids safety near the water—and just freaking them out.
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October 12, 2012Astoria SojournThe Robertsons find that being stuck in Astoria, Oregon, isn't so bad.
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May 21, 2013My TechieNow even though this is like black magic to the crew of Del Viento, I totally acknowledge that receiving weather faxes via short-wave radio is absolutely nothing to most other cruisers--basic, basic stuff.
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January 15, 201316 Months Out: The Cost Of CruisingBefore we left, I projected our rich new lifestyle would be had for less than the U.S. government’s poverty level for a family of four ($23,050 in 2012). I was wrong (so far).
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April 29, 2013In Which I Fix SomethingThis story is an important reminder that solving any problem aboard a cruising boat nearly always takes longer than anyone ought to imagine.
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January 4, 2013The Expensive Winos*Michael Robertson laments that cheap beer seems to be a thing of the past now that the Del Viento crew is cruising in Canada.
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June 6, 20122012 Metal Boat FestivalCome to the Port of Anacortes, Washington, for the 25th annual Metal Boat Festival, August 17 - 19.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
