An hour of power: the days of the oil lamp are over. Plug-in and turn-on gear is a nautical fact of life, and ships' systems such as these five are adapting to answer the call

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Five ways to augment and update the power system on a yacht are given. They include the alternative energy boost from charging, engine driven approach, marine livingboard power system, main and and small auxiliary power plant, and the big power AC option. Each is explained in detail.

Installation, Design and construction, Lighting, Marine engines, Machine dynamics, Electric lighting

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Baja Ha-Ha's shining times

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The annual Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally begins in San Diego and ends in Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja, California. The list of participants for this two-week event has steadily grown since its inception in 1994. Some sailors who have entered in past rallies are featured.

California, Associations, Description and travel, Competitions, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Baja California, Mexico (State), Sailors

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Paddle to Bella Bella: a journey of 'rediscovery.' (Native American festival in Bella Bella, British Columbia)

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More than 30 Indian tribes from the Northwest Coast made a 500-mile journey from northern Washington State to Bella Bella, British Columbia, in traditional ocean-going canoes to take part in the 'Qatuwas' celebration.

Native Americans, Native North Americans, Fairs and festivals, British Columbia

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