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The case(s) for dry stowage

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Dry bags and hard cases offer sailors protection to clothings, beddings, and cameras from water. Among the recent innovations in waterproof bags and cases are the dry duffles, dry boxes and hard plastic equipment. Transparent dry bags can protect cameras when used during sailing or snorkeling.

Author: Kulczycki, Chris
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Product information, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Waterproofing of fabrics, Textile waterproofing

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Sounds of delight

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North Carolina's remote Core Banks continue to delight many sailors and nature lovers with its sights. High-speed sailing kayaks with practically no draft are particularly suitable for exploring this region in spring or late fall.

Author: Kulczycki, Chris
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Usage, Evaluation, Description and travel, North Carolina, Kayaks, Canoes and canoeing, Canoeing, Canoes

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Low-stretch halyards

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New low-stretch polyester, Kevlar-core and Spectra-core ropes offer an option to wire halyards on a sailboat. The advantages and disadvantages of wire and rope halyards are discussed as well as halyard maintenance.

Author: Kulczycki, Chris
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Sailboats

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