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September 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Coop's Corner
Feel The Force
When one thinks of a “teacher” one thinks, if one considers it at all, of a one-way flow of information, a “download” in today’s parlance. As anyone who has taught anything for more than ten seconds knows, that is not true.
Read Article »Book Review
Wood Sails Dreams
The popularity of fiberglass boats that began in the middle of the last century brought wooden boats – and the art of building them – to the brink of extinction.
Read Article »On Watch
On Watch – Vin Pica
The informative and entertaining “From the Captain of the Port” columns in WindCheck are written by Vincent T. Pica, II, the District Commodore of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s First District Southern Region. “I grew up in Westchester County, New York, and boating on Long Island Sound was always a part of my life,” says Vin. “Canoes, rafts, sailboats, motorboats…if it floated, we were on it. My friend Marty Boorstein started me on set and drift and things…
Read Article »Publisher's Log
2013 September – Perfect Pitch
I often ruminate about my sailing memories and how they’ve shaped my life. The Editor’s Log is where I introduce articles on the pages of the magazine, discuss ongoing or upcoming events, or reminisce about sailing adventures past, present and future.
Read Article »Sound Environment
11 Winning Solutions
World-class sailors Rob Windsor of Centerport, NY and Hannah Jenner of Shropshire, England have teamed as Team 11th Hour Racing in the 20th Transat Jacques Vabre, considered the “Super Bowl of offshore sailing. Hannah and Rob, one of 25 doublehanded teams in the TJV, are setting eco-firsts by implementing 11 innovative eco-friendly solutions to race more efficiently and minimize environmental impact in the month-long, 5,600-mile sailing race that starts November 3 in Le Havre, France and finishes in…
Read Article »Cruising
Keeping Up a Charge, Part II – Battery Types, Their Operation and How Best to Have Them Live a Long Life
Boat batteries are available in a number of different sizes, and each type has its own characteristics. Choose the battery that is right for your boat.
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Thar’ She Blows
The real lesson to take from Superstorm Sandy is that the right preparations, designed to address the real risks of storm damage, can and do work.
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