Cruising World April 2012
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Features:
Sail to the “Other” Islands by Liza Copeland
Part I: The route through the Bahamas wasn’t for them. Returning to the United States from Venezuela, the crew on Bagheera explores the central Caribbean countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, on Hispaniola
Best of Both Worlds by Herb McCormick
Yacht Style: A versatile sail plan, a powerful turbodiesel, an efficient controllable-pitch prop, and an inviting interior layout make the Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer a promising long-range passagemaker
Hot Shots in the B.V.I. by Elaine Lembo
With digital cameras clicking, savvy veterans initiate a clutch of chirping newbies into the pleasures of a sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands
Columns:
On Watch by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Shoreline edited by Elaine Lembo
Off Watch by Wendy Mitman Clarke**
Sailing Life:**
Under Way by Ben Zartman
People & Food by Jennifer Goff
Hands-On Sailor:
Banishing Bottom Blisters by Tom Zydler
Projects: Learn from the owner of a 1990 Mason 44 how to repair gelcoat blisters caused by deteriorating fiberglass laminate
Spruce Up That Brightwork by Green Brett
Living Aboard: When you’re refinishing exterior trim, success lies in the prep work
Green Advice: Think Before You Spend by Ed Sherman
Systems: In the conclusion to this three-part series, the author advises sailors to evaluate their energy needs before rushing out to buy green solutions
Guarantee Sturdy Lifelines by Steve D’Antonio
Monthly Maintenance: Lifelines can do their job only if the stanchion-base fasteners, the deck penetrations, and the backing plates are properly maintained
Reviews:
J/108: Room, Plus Board by Alvah Simon
Boat Review: The swift sibling to the popular J/95, this latest offering from J/Boats comes with full cruising amenities
Island Packet 360: Sister Ship by Beth A. Leonard
Boat Review: The new 36-footer shares the same hull as the company’s singular Estero but employs a far different layout below
Pocket World Girdler by Ryan Langley
Classic Plastic: A posse of young adventurers including Tania Aebi, Brian Caldwell, and John Kretschmer made the Contessa 26 a legend.
New Products by Herb McCormick
Offerings include a combo bimini/boarding bar for a RIB, a fiberglass repair kit, an SSB ground-plane system, a line of propane-powered outboard engines, and more
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