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September 2007 Table of Contents

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Shoreline
In search of humpbacks off Hawai’i, Grenada’s underwater art show, Mexico’s “nautical stairway,” Atlantis foul-weather gear, books, and more
edited by Elaine Lembo

Letter from Aventura
Hundreds of islands and a gorgeous coastline make Croatia a victim of its own success
by Jimmy Cornell

On Watch
Caring for an engine is like meditation, only dirtier
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander

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Passage Notes
Their numbers may be thinning, but cruising families of modest means still pick the Bahamas as a destination
by Melanie Neale and Dan Roblee

People and Food
Galley slaves can enjoy sundowners when the pressure cooker does the work
by Jennifer Goff

Log of Ithaka
A boy’s matchbook collection fosterad a six-year voyage. Now it’s over. What comes next?
by Douglas Bernon

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FEATURES

Bahamas Bound
This crew can’t resist the lure of a tropical destination only 50 miles from the Florida coast
by Ilana Stern

Cruising-guide author Steve Pavlidis serves up his best bets for exploring:
The Abacos
The Exumas
The Jumentos

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Ranger’s View of Sailing’s Oldest Trophy
Humble witness to the America’s Cup, this Allied Seabreeze owner grows weary of corporate airs and expectations of proper dress
by Jim Carrier

Rekindling a Waning Cruising Spirit
In the Tuamotus, a day trip with an island clan leads to a royal invitation
By Tina Dreffin

A Balancing Act on Two Hulls
Yacht Style: Designer Chris White takes into account the cruiser’s need for space and speed, and he pulls it off with the Atlantic 57
by Tom Linskey

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HANDS-ON SAILOR

How to Sell Your Boat
Selling Up: Take the proactive approach , and you’ll soon be kissing your boat good-bye
by Jeremy McGeary

His Nose Always Knows
Upgrades: How well you care for the engine and head will influence victory over
“smells from hell”
by Ken Textor

In the Spanish Tradition
Projects: Bits of line and sticks fashioned into a Spanish windlass save a perplexing onboard repair
by Cade Johnson

Resealing Port Trim Rings
Systems: Maintain portholes so that light and air, not water, stream through belowdecks
By Ann Hoffner

Anchoring in the Bahamas
Seamanship: When wind and current are at play, double up and stay put
by Steve Pavlidis

On Bahamas Weather
Voyaging: Knowing which way the wind blows and when helps in planning cruising itineraries
by Ilana Stern

Tie Up and Plug In
Monthly Maintenance: Keep tabs on the contacts at both ends of the electrical cable
by Steve D’Antonio

Sew It Yourself
Repairs: Follow these four steps and your midpassage sail repair with withstand the test
by Beth A. Leonard

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