Emergency Steering? You Can Jury-Rig a Drogue For That
I had been driving my 34-foot catamaran down the Chesapeake Bay at 8-9 knots all morning, propelled by a fresh breeze. “Thud … thud.”...
Preparing Yourself for Solo Sailing
Last week, I covered some of the things I suggest you need to think through on the boat before heading out solo. Now, what...
Collision Avoidance Confusion
The Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) cover the rules of navigation and lights and shapes that sailors...
A Liveaboard That Sails Like a Race Boat
The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is one of the most interesting modern cruising sailboats in the 34-foot range. With twin helms, an open transom, a...
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