July 1, 2003
PS Advisor: 07/01/03
Flamestop
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Willow's Not Weeping: An Update
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Express 27
Subscribers Only A boat both of and ahead of its time, the Express 27 is one of the legendary combinations of Carl Schumacher design and Terry Alsberg construction—and proof that quality keeps its value.
Offshore Log: Fit To Be Tied
Subscribers Only Musicians practice their scales, wrestlers their grips. No reason why sailors shouldn't go back to the primer once in a while, and review how best to keep a boat secured to something solid.
Integrated Instrument Systems
Subscribers Only Here's a quick review of integrated instrument functions, a scan of what's on the market, and viewpoints from some installation pros.
Mailport: 07/01/03
Watching the Flashers
Inside Practical Sailor Blog
San Fran 'Stand-down' = Government Meddling?
by Darrell Nicholson on May 15, 2012
The Coast Guard’s request late last month that sailors “stand-down” and suspend any offshore racing outside San Francisco Bay in the wake of last month’s tragedy in the San Francisco Yacht Club’s Farallones Race rankled more than a few Bay area sailors. The response was not surprising. Critics decried the move as draconian, driven by overzealous safety mavens, an example virulent government intrusion, trampling of personal freedoms, etc. etc. etc. It is a…
