Power plays: maneuvering in tight quarters is one of the most nerve-racking tasks mariners face

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Tips on using natural forces to maneuver a sailboat under power are presented. The techniques cover docking in a crosswind, the Mediterranean moor, docking for a short stay, making a mooring, K-turns and mooring between standing piles.

Methods, Management, Sailboats, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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Bonnie's in the water

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A crew member of the 'Clover' tells about his experience with having a poodle mutt named Bonnie as a mascot. The dog, which was bought from a private kennel in Limassol, Cyprus, once had to be rescued after it went overboard.

Personal narratives, Dogs, Sailboat living, Dog owners

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Where cannibals sleep

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A yacht cruise to Taioa in the Marquesas Islands is described. The valley was once the home of thousands of cannibal warriors.

Description and travel, Oceania, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia

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