Oh baby, it's cold outside!

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A boating enthusiast describes spending a winter in Wisconsin aboard a 30-ft Irwin sloop with her husband. The subzero weather required three heaters, and condensation was a constant problem. During one extreme cold spell even clothing stored in a locker froze solid.

Author: Wolfrum, Jean, Burke, Katy
Personal narratives, Equipment and supplies, Sailboats, Boat living

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It's an ill wind

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The Beaufort Scale of Wind Force was developed by Francis Beaufort in 1806 to standardize wind measurement. A table that translates the scale into knots and miles per hour is provided.

Author: Gray, Ron
Usage, Measurement, Winds, Beaufort scale, Beaufort wind scale

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