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Crew Overboard

Is your crew prepared for a rescue situation? We’d like to know. A community spotlight article from our April 1, 2010, CW Reckonings

Solo Fold

Clamps provide this singlehander with an extra set of hands. “Hands-On Sailor” from our March 2010 issue

Lucky Duck to the Rescue

Two sailors are plucked from the sea, thanks to a northbound delivery crew’s fortuitous breakdowns and solid seamanship. A special report from our September 2009 issue

Be Ready to Fight a Fire

A properly equipped and maintained suppression system can prevent an engine-room blaze from destroying your boat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2009 issue

Three Ways to keep Lines Tidy

Different coiling techniques work in different places to keep your boat’s deck neat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2009 issue

Smart Times for Heaving To

If there’s room to leeward, you can always stop and wait until the weather moderates. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our January 2009 issue

Hands-On Safety

_CW_Editor John Burnham gets a chilly taste of what it would be like to spend time in a life raft. From the “Editor’s Log” in our November 2008 issue

The Timber Hitch

When reefing, don’t get in a bind. Use this simple knot instead. A CW Hands-On Tip from our October 2008 issue.

Learning From Ike

Maarten van Hasselt relates storm-preparation lessons hammered home by Hurricane Ike. “Special Report” from our October 2, 2008, CW Reckonings.

The GPS Broke. Now What?

If you lose your electronic advantage, taking a running fix will help you know where you are and where you’re headed. “Hands-On Sailor” from our July 2008 issue

Knot Your Shoes Right

There’s more than one way to tie your shoes; we show you two practical alternatives. Supplement to our May 2008 issue

Crew Overboard

Is your crew prepared for a rescue situation? We’d like to know. A community spotlight article from our April 1, 2010, CW Reckonings

Solo Fold

Clamps provide this singlehander with an extra set of hands. “Hands-On Sailor” from our March 2010 issue

Lucky Duck to the Rescue

Two sailors are plucked from the sea, thanks to a northbound delivery crew’s fortuitous breakdowns and solid seamanship. A special report from our September 2009 issue

Be Ready to Fight a Fire

A properly equipped and maintained suppression system can prevent an engine-room blaze from destroying your boat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2009 issue

Three Ways to keep Lines Tidy

Different coiling techniques work in different places to keep your boat’s deck neat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2009 issue

Smart Times for Heaving To

If there’s room to leeward, you can always stop and wait until the weather moderates. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our January 2009 issue

Hands-On Safety

_CW_Editor John Burnham gets a chilly taste of what it would be like to spend time in a life raft. From the “Editor’s Log” in our November 2008 issue

The Timber Hitch

When reefing, don’t get in a bind. Use this simple knot instead. A CW Hands-On Tip from our October 2008 issue.

Learning From Ike

Maarten van Hasselt relates storm-preparation lessons hammered home by Hurricane Ike. “Special Report” from our October 2, 2008, CW Reckonings.

The GPS Broke. Now What?

If you lose your electronic advantage, taking a running fix will help you know where you are and where you’re headed. “Hands-On Sailor” from our July 2008 issue

Knot Your Shoes Right

There’s more than one way to tie your shoes; we show you two practical alternatives. Supplement to our May 2008 issue

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