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Whether you've set your sights on learning to sail, baby's first bareboat charter, or casting off for bluewater adventures, a school close by can provide classroom and hands-on instruction that fits your goal and budget. From our May 2012 issue.
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April 8, 2013Teachers in Arms: Science Lessons Aboardby Wendy Mitman ClarkeThe main saloon of our friends’ Beneteau 461 Oceanis, Chere, is typical of the type: bright, spacious, airy, heavy on the feng shui. The perfect place, in other words, for entertaining guests and enjoying commodious living aboard and cruising. I’m pretty certain Beneteau’s interior designers didn’t consider that these same attributes would also make it an ideal science lab, but there you are.
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April 8, 2013The Neskowin Ghost Forestby Michael RobertsonThe Robertson family discover what's left of an ancient forest on a trip down the coast. It’s not a forest like one you may imagine on the Oregon coast, mostly because it is really on the coast—in the water actually.
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April 5, 2013Go Beyond the Basicsby Elaine LemboResources abound for sailors interested in prepping for offshore, with many schools offering packages under way and custom-tailored by instructors whose skill levels and ongoing experience influence the curricula they offer.
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April 4, 2013Safety at Sea Seminarby Green BrettHeading offshore? Make a plan to attend one of these info-packed sessions.
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April 1, 2013Chance Encountersby Michael RobertsonMichael Robertson takes a humorous look at the different approaches to boat projects by some well-known cruisers.
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March 29, 2013Boat Kids, part IIby Jen BrettSpring is finally here, and it's time to launch the new catamaran.
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March 28, 2013Backstays to the Futureby Alvah SimonWhile not as popular as they once were, running backstays may still be a worthy addition to your rig.
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March 25, 2013My Border Problemby Michael RobertsonLong time readers of this blog may remember that I have a hard time saying just the right thing when questioned by officials at border crossings.
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March 22, 2013To Crimp or Solder?When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
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March 20, 2013How to Touch Up Painted Aluminumby Steve D'AntonioUse these tips and tricks to ensure a good-looking, quality finish on nicks, cracks and blemishes.
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