
Your Pre-Sail Checklist for Auxiliary Sailing Vessels
A comprehensive pre-sail checklist can make you feel more confident and help you adhere to a set pre-sail routine. Here's ...
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Off-The-Beaten-Path Books for You to Read in 2021
There's never enough time for reading, so being selective about what we set aside time to read is a tough ...
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Six-Pack OUPV Captain’s License Versus Tonnage Tickets // Boat Passenger Laws // Do You Need A Captain?
The Laws - Passengers There are a lot of captain's license scenarios, but here are the basics. Anyone taking passengers ...
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Stocking Stuffers for Your Salty Sailors and Boaters
While your boater probably already has most of what they need; here is a chance to present them with a ...
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Red Right Returning // US Aids to Navigation System // Rules of the Road on the Water
“Red Right Returning” is so easy to remember that it’s usually the first aspect of the U. S. Aids to ...
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Fast and Easy Pirate Fort Holiday Dark Rum Bundt Cake // Mermaids Optional
The debate over which rum is best for a rum cake is not likely to be solved anytime soon, however, ...
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Unusual Gifts for the Pirates in Your Life
Sometimes it's difficult to come up with something fun and unique for your pirate friends, so, here's a selection of ...
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My First Published Sailing Article // Kim Goes Foreign // 1975 Bahamas Trip
In grade school, I was staff on every school newspaper through high school. I've always liked to write, and in ...
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Resuscitating Your Foul Weather Gear Quickly // Waterproofing Outdoor Wear
Here's how you can protect your foul weather gear. My rain gear is so important to me; it keeps me ...
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Captain’s Sailing Bag Additions // Binoculars, Solar Charger, Head Lamp
Weighing the need for equipment versus the sheer weight of my sailing bag; three more items made the cut and ...
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