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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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May 22, 2007Conference Addresses Problem of Shrinking Waterfront Accessby Kitty MartinMore than 200 people attended the Working Waterways and Waterfronts event in Norfolk, Virginia.
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January 18, 2013How to Furl a Sail to Prevent Damageby Mark PillsburyAn unexpected squall will find an improperly furled jib and take a toll in a hurry. Hands-On Sailor from our January 2013 issue.
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January 23, 2013How to Extend Zinc-Anode Lifeby Michael RobertsonZinc anodes protect shafts, props, and other underwater metal parts on boats. Use this trick with nail polish to extend the lifespan of your zinc and reduce waste. Shoreline: Green Wakes from our December 2012 issue.
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July 18, 2012Multimeter Resistance Function: Ohmsby Steve D'AntonioThe final part of our series on understanding and using multimiters examines the resistance function and how it can be used for various troubleshooting and repair procedures. Monthly Maintenance from our August 2012 issue.
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May 22, 2013Argh and Arghby Brittany MeyersThat's "rest and relaxation" in old time pirate speak, in case you didn't know....we're in the BVI, after all.
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May 22, 2013Rigged Right: Refitting your Chainplatesby Steve D'AntonioKnow how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
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May 21, 2013My Techieby Michael RobertsonNow 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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May 20, 2013Ready or Not?by Ben Zartman“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
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May 20, 2013We Have Arrivedby Brittany MeyersThis trip was absolutely something to savor and enjoy. As it turns out, all my worries were for naught.
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May 17, 2013Problem Solvers Profiled on PBSby Elaine LemboSailors frequently make landfall in the far-flung locales that are settings for Saving the Ocean, a 10-part public-television series hosted by marine biologist and author Carl Safina. Check out our interview with Safina here.
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