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Stress in the Gulf of Aden

A couple traversing the Gulf of Aden who were friends of the recent pirate victims reflect on the stresses of life as they sail through these dangerous waters.

Cruisers U.

United States Yacht Shows, Inc., producer of the United States Sail and Powerboat Shows, is launching a new event for aspiring, as well as experienced, cruisers.

Running the Pass

For these sailors in French Polynesia, the lure of the atoll’s calm anchorage and a good night’s sleep outweigh the barricade of breaking seas.

Rescue Me

Pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic signal aids are critical to help rescuers pinpoint your boat’s exact location in an emergency. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue.

Be Ready if a Blaze Breaks Out

“Fire!,” like the cry “Crew overboard!,” is a warning no sailor ever wants to hear. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Up the Creek Without a Rudder

After losing their rudder while 650 miles from land, these South Pacific cruisers use perseverance, ingenuity, and even some rice from the galley to help them sail to safety. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Trouble’s Knocking

An afternoon sail goes awry with the call of “Fish on”, the skipper learns a lesson in Murphy’s Law. From the Editor’s Log in our November 2010 issue

Two Headsails Are Better Than One

Being able to fly twin genoas when you’re sailing off the wind far outweighs the aggravation, when sailing closehauled, of having to furl to tack. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our August 2010 issue

What Sails Will You Take?

Sailmakers off thoughts on the inventory you’ll need if you’re headed off to go cruising. “Hands-On” Sailor from our June 2010 issue

Get the Most from Your Main

Trim your main properly so the boat sails more efficiently and provides the crew with a comfortable ride. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2010 issue

Stress in the Gulf of Aden

A couple traversing the Gulf of Aden who were friends of the recent pirate victims reflect on the stresses of life as they sail through these dangerous waters.

Cruisers U.

United States Yacht Shows, Inc., producer of the United States Sail and Powerboat Shows, is launching a new event for aspiring, as well as experienced, cruisers.

Running the Pass

For these sailors in French Polynesia, the lure of the atoll’s calm anchorage and a good night’s sleep outweigh the barricade of breaking seas.

Rescue Me

Pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic signal aids are critical to help rescuers pinpoint your boat’s exact location in an emergency. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue.

Be Ready if a Blaze Breaks Out

“Fire!,” like the cry “Crew overboard!,” is a warning no sailor ever wants to hear. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Up the Creek Without a Rudder

After losing their rudder while 650 miles from land, these South Pacific cruisers use perseverance, ingenuity, and even some rice from the galley to help them sail to safety. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Trouble’s Knocking

An afternoon sail goes awry with the call of “Fish on”, the skipper learns a lesson in Murphy’s Law. From the Editor’s Log in our November 2010 issue

Two Headsails Are Better Than One

Being able to fly twin genoas when you’re sailing off the wind far outweighs the aggravation, when sailing closehauled, of having to furl to tack. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our August 2010 issue

What Sails Will You Take?

Sailmakers off thoughts on the inventory you’ll need if you’re headed off to go cruising. “Hands-On” Sailor from our June 2010 issue

Get the Most from Your Main

Trim your main properly so the boat sails more efficiently and provides the crew with a comfortable ride. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2010 issue

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