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Hitch 'em up, roll 'em up

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The number of boaters interested to own trailer-sailer boats has significantly increased. Hence, boat manufacturers such as Nimble Boats, International Marine and Longshore International have started producing trailerable boats of different sizes and styles at all prices.

Author: McGeary, Jeremy
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
Supply and demand, Sailboats, Boat trailers, Boating industry

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Downhill all the way

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Setting a five-day plan when sailing downwind avoids the necessity of jibbing more than once or twice each day. Tips are presented on achieving balance downwind, setting downwind sails, sail handling and gear preservation.

Author: McGeary, Jeremy
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
Methods, Sailing

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A curmudgeonly conversion to GPS - the gunkhole positioning system

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A cruising sailor who views himself as electronically illiterate describes his experiences learning to use a Global Positioning System receiver. He found it a valuable tool for navigating the Delaware Bay.

Author: McGeary, Jeremy
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
Usage, Personal narratives, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation, Global Positioning System (Navigational aid)

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