Go gale-sail shopping with the pros
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Ten top sailmakers provided information on specifications and prices of storm sails designed for an average cruising boat. Price variations depend on factors such as size, shape, quality, weight of cloth and other standard features.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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Fickle forecasts: we're in for it
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Boaters can enhance the safety of offshore sailing trips by considering the unpredictability of low pressure areas. Weather forecasting for these type of trips should be aided with onboard electronic devices.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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Safety harnesses go to sea
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A buyers' guide to personal safety harnesses, tethers and jack lines for use on cruising boats is presented. Information on harness construction, clip design and learning to use a harness is included.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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