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Why not a solar garden light? Issue 23 : Mar/Apr 2002 The sailing club we belong to has limited dock space. Therefore, the majority of us have our boats on moorings. This is not normally a problem, but the bay is small and filled with boats, so rowing to our mooring on a moonless night...
Issue 22 : Jan/Feb 2002 How did the term “moving up to a bigger boat” become so prevalent in our language? I suppose we say “moving up to a bigger house,” which might then place us in a more expensive neighborhood. Are there parallels in our sailing world? Our boats, large and small, wind up...
The culinary delights of shrimp, crab, and lobster Issue 23 : Mar/Apr 2002 Michael Greenwald told us how to collect and cook clams, mussels, and other delights in the November 2001 issue. Can the man cook? He’s a Paris-trained chef. Does he sail? He’s earned his USCG 100-ton master’s license (power and sail) and has...
What to expect when the Coast Guard comes aboard particularly in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 Issue 23 : Mar/Apr 2002 Most of the time, when your rearview mirror is full of blue lights, you can bet the officer observed some sort of traffic violation. In fact, the police cannot stop you without probable...
