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SV Pacific Dragon
I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list


Hidden Dangers of Chartplotters Every Sailor Should Know
Chart Plotters are wonderful; perhaps the biggest step forward in navigation since the GPS was invented. But they do have some major...


Sailing Upwind Fast on a Gemini 105MC Catamaran, best sailboat for cruising on SF Bay
Gemini 105MC making good speed to windward in light winds; reaching speeds up to 7 knots in only 10-15 knots of wind, between Benicia and...


Ultimate Sailors Camera Panasonic LUMIX G85
Over the last three months or using the camera almost continuously, I have abused my LUMIX G85 camera like no other I have owned and...


Repowering Gemini 105MC With Honda 15HP Outboard
The impact of converting from Diesel to Outboard had the following benefits: 1. Reduced noise and vibration, 2. Significantly Less...


Sailing Essentials: Sailing Gloves - Harken Versus Gill
After years of waring Harken gloves it is times to buy a new pair. This time I decided to try both Harken Reflex Performance and Gill...


Best Boat Heater for Staying Warm at the Dock
In the SF Bay area, it seems the warm months are few and the cold winter and summer fog make keeping warm a challenge. After trying...


Sailor's Essentials: Bentonite Clay -Sodium and Calcium Living Clay
Bentonite clay is a effective method for detoxing the body both internally and externally due to its tendancy to swell and pull toxins...


2012 Summer Sailing - The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
After our summer trip, cruising SF bay and the delta during which we had up to 15 people eating aboard (9 sleeping aboard and another 6...
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