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Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting it from punctures can involve a lifetime of learning.
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Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting it from punctures can involve a lifetime of learning.
These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.
Tips on how to launch, board, beach and tow the tender during a bareboat charter vacation.
Looking for an alternative to your dinghy’s gas engine? These three self-contained electric motors will get the job done.
The latest book from American Sailing covers all things related to dinghies and outboard engines.
The US Coast Guard will be enforcing the use of an engine safety device to prevent dangers caused by runaway vessels.
When cruising, your dinghy is your car—and so much more! Here are some tips and ideas to keep your dinghy from going on walkabout.
Tenders are an essential part of the cruising life, but can be cumbersome to carry. Here are five basic options.
When regularly maintained and properly stored, your dinghy’s outboard engine can be a reliable workhorse season after season.
What tender type should you choose? That depends on your planned destinations and your cruising style.
What happens when you’re cruising on a tight budget and your inflatable dinghy loses its bottom? You improvise!
A cruising family experiences the best and worst of people in an unplanned tender swap.
Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting it from punctures can involve a lifetime of learning.
These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.
Tips on how to launch, board, beach and tow the tender during a bareboat charter vacation.
Looking for an alternative to your dinghy’s gas engine? These three self-contained electric motors will get the job done.
The latest book from American Sailing covers all things related to dinghies and outboard engines.
The US Coast Guard will be enforcing the use of an engine safety device to prevent dangers caused by runaway vessels.
When cruising, your dinghy is your car—and so much more! Here are some tips and ideas to keep your dinghy from going on walkabout.
Tenders are an essential part of the cruising life, but can be cumbersome to carry. Here are five basic options.
When regularly maintained and properly stored, your dinghy’s outboard engine can be a reliable workhorse season after season.
What tender type should you choose? That depends on your planned destinations and your cruising style.
What happens when you’re cruising on a tight budget and your inflatable dinghy loses its bottom? You improvise!
A cruising family experiences the best and worst of people in an unplanned tender swap.
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