Features
Shakedown Times Two
After a 16-year hiatus, the owners of a new Brazilian-built Dolphin 460 Catamaran head out-on a schedule
by Tom Linskey
Avoiding the Crowds on the Coconut Milk Run
Tonga has something for every cruiser-even those trying to escape their brethren
by Niki Perryman
“Tricky” or “Simple” in a World of Small-Town Haircuts
Cleaning up after a crossing, a sailor learns a bit about where he’s put in
by Douglas Gilson
Columns
Shoreline
Summertime pary in Quebec, Edson’s 150th cruising Albania, GMY’s furling boom, and more
edited by Elaine Lembo
On Watch
Harbor angels appear when needed most
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Under Way
Even in remote corners of the world, there’s help for the dismasted
Alex Crowell
Sailor Profile
Woody Brown: The multihulls and the man were one of a kind
by Jim Brown
The Sailing Life
Cruising Connections
Those little tales about joyous pregnancies at sea are just that
by Antonia Murphy
Passage Notes
To Celebrate Quebec’s 400th birthday, a flotilla heads off, bound for France
by Michel Savage
People and Food
A lonely anchorage and a dearth of probidions set the stage for a meal of risotto
by Ann Sutphen
Osprey’s Flight
The crewmembers’ reaction to a diesel leak shows they’ve achieved a new rhythm
by Wendy Mitman Clarke
The Cruising World Sailboat Show
Best in Class 2009
Sailing Performance, quality of construction, and price determine this year’s winner
by Mark Pillsbury
Island Packet 460: Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Long Distance Cruiser
Malo 37 Classic: Import Boat of the Year
Beneteau 375: Best All-Purpose Cruiser, 30-40 ft.
Dufour 40 Performance Plus: Best Midsize Cruiser
Moorings 43.3: Best Special Purpose Cruiser
X-34: Best Racer/Cruiser
Dufour 525: Best Full-Size Cruiser
Consumer BOTY Judging
The Secret Shoppers pick their favorites
by Herb McCormick
15 Short Reviews
Climb aboard as CW sails the 2009 fleet
Cruisingworld.com Reviews
Here’s where you can find previously published reviews of more than 260 models
Hands-On Sailor
Cruising Without the Fridge
Living Aboard: Maintain edible stores on passage
by Beth A. Leonard
Keep It Simple
Boat Improvements: Each of these 15 ideas costs $5 or less and help cruisers get by
by Carolyn Shearlock
Stoking the Fires
Projects: A soapstone stove helps keep conditions below the deck toasty in winter
by Herb McCormick
Smart Time for Heaving To
Seamanship: Here’s how to stop the boat at sea, whether you’re in a blow or fixing lunch
by Andrew Burton
Hold Your Boat Together
Monthly Maintenance: Base your choice of fasteners on intended use and loads
by Steve D’Antonio
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