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April 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Book Review
Swim That Rock
passage.” There’s also a true story behind the title Swim That Rock, although Primiano elaborates, “It’s about Jake’s personal challenge in dealing with his feelings and beliefs, even when he thinks no one else believes in him.
Read Article »Cruising
Code Zero: The Cruiser’s Dream Sail?
It’s no secret to anyone who sails Long Island Sound that winds during July and August are usually on vacation.
Read Article »Checking In
Checking In: April 2014
The organizers of the 2015 Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht
Race are helping sailors prepare for an offshore race to Bermuda by presenting a series of information sessions this month.
Sound Environment
CARIB Tails
Photo-identification is a technique that enables scientists to identify an individual whale anywhere it may travel throughout its life by comparing black and white pigmentation patterns on the underside of the flukes.
Read Article »UNCATEGORIZED
Broker Tips: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
We own boats because we love them, we love the water, we love being outdoors in the sunshine, and we love the freedom and absence of shoreside restrictions that boating and sailing provide for us.
Read Article »Racing
An Interview with Jeff MacFarlane
Jeffrey MacFarlane was the odds-on favorite to win the Mini Transat 2013, but a structural failure scuttled his chances.
Read Article »Racing
Lighten Up for Speed and Strength
Smarter sailors are eliminating metal shackles, replacing them with lashings, soft shackles and splices that allow them to sail lighter with increased safety margins.
Read Article »Racing
The Truth About Cold Weather Sailing Gear
Having the right gear for cold weather racing can mean the difference between standing on the podium and shivering in the RC boat.
Read Article »Publisher's Log
True Grit
Sailing like March Madness is running at full throttle, and the action is constant and the competition is fierce.
Read Article »Juniors
Broadening Horizons at the Young Mariners Foundation
The Young Mariners Foundation (YMF) was founded in 1997 by a Stamford family who wished to create a meaningful memorial to their son, who was an avid sailor.
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