Thailand/Southeast Asia
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November 14, 2011Where We Explore: Southeast Asia and Indian OceanFears of piracy have led to the adoption of different routes around the North Indian Ocean.
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December 28, 2010Souvenirs of the Cruising Life 1The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., has benefactors like the Mellons, but the Wild Card collection is pure Goodlander.
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October 27, 2010The Heaven and Hell of the PhilippinesThe decision to try a new destination en route to Southeast Asia yields rude awakenings and newfound friends. A feature from our September 2010 issue
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April 13, 2010The Serendipity of a Special HarborWhen Wild Card is delayed in Malaysia due to vagaries of the weather, a year's layover there proves to be a recharging experience for her crew. "On Watch" from our April 2010 issue
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February 16, 2010The Honeymooners of PhangNga BayWhen Cap'n Fatty becomes a father-in-law and the de facto honeymoon cruise director, the easy task is choosing the Southeast Asian cruising ground to which he'll point Wild Card. The larger challenge? Connecting with Roma Orion's groom. A feature from our April 2009 issue
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February 11, 2010A Maritime Crossroads in Southeast AsiaOn Borneo, the world's third largest island, cruisers in transit linger at the posh accommodations of the marina at Sutera Harbour."Passage Notes" from our January 2010 issue
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January 20, 2010Vietnam: Virgin Cruising GroundA friend's suggestion leads to a visit rich in sights and sounds in a once war-torn land. A feature from our January 2010 issue
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April 17, 2009Attacked by PiratesA chilling Gulf of Aden raid leaves two crews shaken and focuses a spotlight on the merits of keeping weapons on board. "Special Report" from our January 2006 issue
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March 26, 2009These Cruisers Made a Misty Mountain HopOn a cruise from Malaysia to Thailand, CW members Duncan and Irene Gould persevered towards the promised land. "Community Spotlight" from our March 27, 2009, CW Reckonings
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July 23, 2008Webb Goes WestSolo sailor Webb Chiles bids farewell to Bali and heads into the Indian Ocean. "At Sea" from our July 24, 2008, CW Reckonings
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
