Catamaran Special 2008
Find the Cat that Suits Your Fancy
A Miami convergence of multihulls from far and wide attests to their diverse appeal
by Mark Pillsbury
Breeding Cats in Cape Town
Boatbuilding skill, affordable labor, and favorable exchange rates are behind the rise of the South African-made multihull
by Andrew Burton
Changes in Attitude
An old monohullista voyages aboard a Broadblue cat and comes away with an appreciation for sailing flat
by Jeremy McGeary
A Flirt with Thin Water
A pair of Seawind catamarans shows their mettle in Florida’s varied waters
by Mark Pillsbury
Doing the Hemisphere Hop Through Yap
In this remote island group, Fatty unearths secrets of ancient navigation
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Columns
Shoreline
Remnants of the Crowhurst saga, a sailors hall of fame, Kindle aboard, dodging bergs, good books, and more
edited by Elaine Lembo
Point of View
Tranquil anchorages and warm breezes, alas, come last on the boat-project list
by Pattie Bittel
Under Way
Offshore and becalmed, Bruno Trouble’-Grand Prix master- keeps his cool
by Angus Phillips
Sailor Profile
This young couple turned a mud-stuck trawler into a transatlantic sailer
by Herb McCormick
The Sailing Life
Cruising Connections
Modifications to the boat, itineraries, and schoolwork help young crew to thrive
by Stacey Collins
Passage Notes
Lucky are the cruisers who happen to be in Key West when it’s time to hunker down
by Mark Pillsbury
Makeovers and Refits
Refined tastes lead to a gallery upgrade
by Beth Schwartz
People and Food
This Chicken Soup isn’t for the soul. It’s for queasy crew
by Robert Beringer
Osprey’s Flight
A built-in wisdon guides the crew’s plans for long-term migration
by Wendy Mitman Clarke
Hands-On-Sailor
Off the Beaten Track
Voyaging: The east side of Grenada is best
by Don Street
Avoiding Chafe
Seamanship: Ride through storm and surge
by Lin and Larry Pardey
The GPS Broke. Now What?
Seamanship: Fix your position under way
by Andrew Burton
Minimize Fueling Mess
CW Hands-On Tip: Wet the deck, then wipe away spilled diesel
by Andrew Burton
Keep Valves Working
Monthly Maintenance: Regular movement and annual lubrication keep seacocks working
by Steve D’Antonio
The Cruising Diver
Living Aboard: Gear up for going under
by Harley J. Earl
Reviews
Upgrade to Wireless
Gear Test by Ed Sherman
Lagoon 420: Power Play
Boat Review by Mark Pillsbury
Seawind 1000XL: Airy Fun
Boat Review by Mark Pillsbury
Dean 441: On the Prowl
Boat Review: by Stacey Collins
Admiral 40: All Decked Out
Boat Review: by Ralph Naranjo
Sabre 34: Swift and Shapely
Classic Plastic by Barbara Dawson
Women’s Moccasins
New Products by Andrew Burton
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