Features
On the Hunt for Beer, Brats and Bars
Cruising World’s Senior editor goes island-hopping in Lake Superior’s Apostles
by Mark Pillsbury, Photos by Marianne Lee
Put into Tropical Time-Out
Chartering with a boatload of kids in the Bahamas calls for a youthful itinerary
by Dave Reed
The Honeymoonders of Phangnga Bay
The captian gets to know his newly minted son-in-law during the couple’s connubial cruise in Thailand
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Columns
Shoreline edited by Elaine Lembo
Short Story by Melanie Neale
Under Way by Webb Chiles
Sailing Life
Cruising Connections by Barbara Marrett
Passage Notes by Elaine Lembo
People and Food by Barbara Gail Warden
Osprey’s Flight by Wendy Mitman Clarke
Hands-On Sailor
The Tuning of the Screw
Projects: Make sure your prop’s spinning true for best motoring performance
by Ken Textor
Sparky Takes Stock
Upgrades: Assess the older boat’s electrical system before you revamp
by Ed Sherman
The Hard Road to Convenient Sailhandling
Systems: Installing roller furling on a modest-sized boat makes for easy sailing
by Michael Lovett
Of Waffles and the Design Spiral
Backyard Warrior: The next step in building the Cape George 31 is an elusive one
by Ben Zartmen
Pick the Proper Hose
Monthly Maintenance: Choosing the wrong kind of hose can sink your boat
by Steve D’Antonio
Reviews
Archambault A40RC, Santa Cruz 37, and X-34
Boat Review: We sail three cruiser/racers – or are they racer/cruisers?
Herb McCormick
Vancouver 42
Classic Plastic: This sturdy cruiser will take you places
by Bill Rohde
String Up Your Sails
New Products: Pull your chain, measure the wind, and shoot the sun
by Andrew Burton
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