Sailagram: A Snapshot of November Sailing
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From fiction to nonfiction, classics to underground favorites, history and how-to's, navigating and maintenance, racing and cruising, triumph, tragedy and the joys of cruising, there is something for every sailor and every season.
Why Does the US Rescue Sailors for Free? Because We Can
The United States spends more than 10% of its federal budget, and nearly half of its discretionary spending, on the military, and one of the apparent benefits of this staggering investment is the humanitarian component.
Retiring in the Right Latitude and Attitude, Jimmy Buffett Style
In May, 'Margaritaville at Sea Paradise' set sail from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama, marking the launch of Jimmy Buffett's Margarita at Sea cruise line. "To me, the only thing better than being on a beach by the ocean, is to be on the ocean."
Tell Me a Tale About Telltales
"Does anyone know the true history of those pieces of yarn we poke through the luffs of our jibs to determine whether the sails are in trim, stalled, or luffing?
What to do with Nautical Treasures and Tchotchkes
They were, at some point, fully functional as nav lights, but I instantly saw them as lovely maritime antiques.
A Word About Non-Brightly Colored Foul Weather Gear
What is your foul weather gear philosophy? Do you choose bright colors for safety, dark colors for style, or do you just buy what's affordable, or accept what's been handed down?
Webb Chiles Reflects on His 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday to Webb Chiles, a remarkable sailor, a singlehanding legend, and a gentleman.
The Budding Branches of a Sailing Family Tree
The youth race team was out for a sail when León Teunis van Os saw what appeared to be a swimmer in distress.
Corresponding Through Satellites and Milky Seas
"Milky Seas," a rare phenomenon where the entire ocean appears to glow ...
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