Small boats, big voyages

Article Abstract:

Ocean sailors have made names for themselves over the years with ambitious voyages aboard bluewater pocket cruisers. Among the most famous are Robin Lee Graham who, at the age of 16, was the youngest sailor to circumnavigate in a Lapworth 24, Yves Gelinas who circumnavigated in the high southern latitudes in his Alberg 30, and Tania Aebi who set off at age 18 on a solo voyage around the world in a Contessa 26.

Rankings, Graham, Robin Lee, Gelinas, Yves

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Cruising tips

Article Abstract:

Various tips for protecting one's boat in a Hurricane and action to be taken, like getting the boat out of the water and removing the rig and placing them far enough from each other so that they cannot influence one another is discussed. The various tips regarding anchor handling like using a secondary rope rode and using a sturdy bucket are given.

Environmental aspects, Sailing, Hurricanes

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Fear of dragging

Article Abstract:

The way in which anchoring can be a very validating experience for paranoid people and the ways in which the cruisers manifest their paranoia in subtle ways are given. A lot of paranoia can have deleterious effects and can heighten ones sense of paranoia.

Management dynamics, Psychological aspects, Practice, Mooring of ships, Anchorage (Navigation), Deep-sea moorings, Anchorage, Paranoia

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