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The cruising life: 10 big questions

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An experienced sailing couple provide tips based on 30 years of experience to ten most frequently asked questions about life aboard a boat on cruising voyages. The questions include the amount which constitutes a reasonable cruising budget, the size of boat required and the odds of running into storms.

Author: Pardey, Lin, Pardey, Lawrence Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Methods, Voyages and travels, Seafaring life, Seafaring (Lifestyle)

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Secrets of sleep at sea

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Sleep deprivation in sailors can lead to groundings, piloting errors, gear failures or crew conflicts. To avoid these problems, sleep conditions should be improved and watch systems should be consistent. Moreover, boats should have comfortable bunks for sleeping in.

Author: Pardey, Lin, Pardey, Lawrence Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Health aspects, Evaluation, Sailing, Sleep deprivation, Sailors

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The logistics of money

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Advice on the best way of meeting expenses and obtaining cash while on sailing trips is presented, with focus on the use of debit and credit cards and techniques to avoid fraud and thieves.

Author: Pardey, Lin, Pardey, Lawrence Fred
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
Usage, Finance, Electronic funds transfer systems, Debit cards

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