Surviving the Storm: A Sailor’s Tale of Hurricane Lee
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
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Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
So many sailors make the same mistakes. Here’s how to get not only the boat you love, but also the boat you need.
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Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
Adding the right-size cockpit cover is as much an art as a science.
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Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.
While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.
These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.
Do-it-yourselfers have a lot of good choices nowadays for refurbishing a nonskid surface.
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
So many sailors make the same mistakes. Here’s how to get not only the boat you love, but also the boat you need.
Choosing and using the right type of grease is key for onboard applications.
At one point, the monster we created weighed more than 300 pounds, but we tamed it into a thing of beauty for bluewater sailing.
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
Adding the right-size cockpit cover is as much an art as a science.
The right design and materials can all but eliminate onboard odors and bacteria on your boat’s holding tank and plumbing system.
Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.
While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.
These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.
Do-it-yourselfers have a lot of good choices nowadays for refurbishing a nonskid surface.
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