Power plays: maneuvering in tight quarters is one of the most nerve-racking tasks mariners face
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Tips on using natural forces to maneuver a sailboat under power are presented. The techniques cover docking in a crosswind, the Mediterranean moor, docking for a short stay, making a mooring, K-turns and mooring between standing piles.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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Bonnie's in the water
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A crew member of the 'Clover' tells about his experience with having a poodle mutt named Bonnie as a mascot. The dog, which was bought from a private kennel in Limassol, Cyprus, once had to be rescued after it went overboard.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1995
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Where cannibals sleep
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A yacht cruise to Taioa in the Marquesas Islands is described. The valley was once the home of thousands of cannibal warriors.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
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