Letter from Aventura: Waiting for weather
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A sailor remembers the weather checks on his previous trip to Bahamas and Panamas on his trip to The Sacred Island of the French Polynesian triangle. He traces how they used to check the weather everyday and would wait for fine weather to start the journey; which ultimately after waiting for days they decided to start if the weather was acceptable.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
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An oar to steer her by
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Tips on how to get along when the boat loses its rudder are presented. A little creativity, some hose clamps, a spinnaker pole, a locker door do half the work while the other half is done by persistence and a positive attitude.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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Seamanship: An ounce of prevention
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A long-term cruiser provides insights into small oversights in preparations that invite big troubles at sea. Various tips to overcome these troubles and to be safe and protected from any danger while sailing are discussed.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
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