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A Circumnavigation with Two Girls and a Tree Named Makeba
"At the end of your life, you're not going to remember all the knick-knacks and gadgets you had around you ... you're going to remember how far you could see when you looked out on the horizon. -Amy...
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Sirius Signal SOS Distress Light Review
Spring commissioning always involves taking inventory of spare parts, gear and safety equipment to make sure we're prepared for the season ahead. Invariably, it feels like our flares are expired every...
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Sailing Product Preview: Renogy Lycan Powerbox
"Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow."- William PollardI'm a bit paranoid about power on our...
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The Secret to Having it All
"The secret to having it all is knowing that you already do."Is it really that simple? I suppose it very well could be. The catch to that fun little statement is that it requires a commitment to...
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Gear Review: Pelican 20QT Elite Cooler
As sailors, many of us are acutely attuned to energy conservation while onboard and away from the dock. In other words, we don't like running a generator or our engine to recharge batteries just to...
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Picture This: Haulout Blues
Haulout Blues (Photo by K. Walters)Though below me I feel no motionStanding on these mountains and plainsFar away from the rolling oceanStill my dry land heart can sayI've been sailing all my life...
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Sailing Gear Review: GooLoo GP37 Jump Starter
Some of us sailors sail because we like simplicity and disconnection from all of land's technology. But there's some technology that's just too useful and convenient to be left behind. The new wave of...
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Ticket Giveaway - Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail
What's a Great Lakes sailor to do in the off season? Well for starters, there's the Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show (formerly just "Strictly Sail Chicago") from January 11-15, 2017. The show...
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Camping on a Keel - Trailer Sailers for Cruisers
When I think of the cruising lifestyle, I generally picture a sturdy 35'+ sailboat capable of serving as a liveaboard and hopping among idyllic anchorages sprinkled with a few marina days in between to...
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"Sail the main course, sail it in a simple sturdy craft. Keep her well stocked with short stories and long laughs. Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see. Moderation seems to be the...
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Picture This: Winning Back Memories
Winning Back Memories (Anchored in Sleeping Bear Bay by K. Walters)
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Aloha for your Feet: OluKai Footwear for Sailing
OluKai believes that everybody, no matter where they are, can live Aloha. Live "hello"? No, not exactly. The word "Aloha" goes far beyond just a greeting. The true deeper meaning is love, peace and...
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See the Invisible - Shady Rays Sunglasses Review
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others."-Jonathan SwiftI’ve only tried one pair of Shady Rays, but I can confidently say that these are affordable, quality sunglasses that look good...
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Sirius Signal C-1003 Distress Light - A newly improved flare replacement?
"The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat." - Jacques Yves CousteauJacques may be right about all of us...
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The Coolest Showdown - Yeti Tundra vs. Pelican Elite vs. Igloo Maxcold
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold; when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." -Charles DickensThat's exactly the dichotomy we're seeking...
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Let the Sun Shine - UV Skinz Sunwear Review
"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air."-Ralph Waldo EmersonEmerson sums up a life on the water so simply. For those who enjoy being on the water living in the sunshine, swimming in...
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Why Didn't I Think of That? Gee Whiz Sailboat Innovations
"If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong."-Charles KetteringWhen I dig down deep, I'm a crusty old salt and I like my boats that way too. Some that are nearest and dearest to me are...
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A Peek at Two Small-ish Deck Saloons
"The brain size of people who see big dreams is the same as yours."-Vineet Raj KapoorIt's not the size of your brain, but rather how you choose to use it. To put that quote in simple boat terms, not...
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A Closer Look at a Nautical Rivalry: Powerboat vs. Sailboat
"What you choose also chooses you."-Kamand KojouriI've lived on both sides of this fence. I was raised a powerboater and relished my time on the water with my family in everything from bowriders to...
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Keel Types and What They Say about Sailors
"Let's talk about keels. That is always a sure way to get someone's knickers in a twist." - Bob Perry, Sailboat DesignerA discussion about keel types is always fun among a group of cruising sailors,...
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Boaters and Floafers - Do They Pair Well Together?
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da VinciI like simple, clean design. Cluttering something up with impractical features, trendy style elements, or technology for technology's...
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No Need to Hurry - An Interview with A Cruising Sailor
“You don’t need to hurry. Take your time! We are all used to planning our lives days, weeks, or even months in advance. But it doesn’t work that way on a sailboat."- Brandon KeepersI've never meet...
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Andrew Bedwell and the Big C Atlantic Challenge
"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow." - AeschylusHave you seen the seed of a redwood tree? The Aeschylus quote above embodies what many of us know in our minds but still sometimes find hard to...
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Power on the Go: Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station Review
Having backup electrical power is a necessity for my peace of mind while on the water. A large housebank of batteries, solar panels, and wind generators are all potential solutions, but perhaps the...
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