The rites of spring
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A boat owner narrates his experience in having his boat hauled out for maintenance in the boatyards of Suva, Fiji, Gloucester, MA, and Fort Lauderdale. FL. He noticed how distinct the boat yards are from one another not only in size, modernity and staff experience but also in basic ambience.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Money matters
Article Abstract:
Cruising can be costly, but a budget-minded sailing family can save by: learning how to maintain their boat; cruising with another couple; anchoring offshore rather than at docks; and cooking onboard instead eating at restaurants. With good planning, the result can be quite satisfying.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Know what to do - and do it
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Failure to replace an old mooring chain can be an expensive mistake for a sailboat owner. One owner describes losing a thousand-pound mushroom worth $1,500 and incurring a $635 salvage bill when a corroded chain broke.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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