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ARE YOU OUT THERE SAILING, CRUISING AND LIVING THE SAILING LIFE?

A Swell Start

Staying Grounded • When it comes to ground tackle, the anchor is just a part of the whole system.

CRUISING TIPS

Southern Sailing • The Cape2Rio is a challenging testing ground for development crews.

A Hatful of Wind • A Long Island sailor is reminded why it’s important to always be prepared.

Dufour 37 • Quick and fun under sail, this mid-30s “little” boat packs a lot of big-boat features.

Balance 442 • The newest kid in the Balance Catamarans family is fun, fast, and flippin’ smart.

Suffering for Their Art • A carefree sail to a Nantucket art gallery painted them into a dangerous corner.

CENTERED AT SEA • SCIENCE IS JUST ONE PART OF LIFE AT SEA ABOARD THE RESEARCH VESSEL CORWITH CRAMER

Old Dog Rules • How can we sail with a long-in-the tooth poodle? How can we not?

WHEN ONE WRONG MAKES A RIGHT • SAILING THE “WRONG WAY” UP THE PACIFIC COAST ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE FUN. THIS TIME IT WAS—MOSTLY.

WHERE THE BOATS ARE • ANTIGUA IN SPRINGTIME IS THE PLACE TO BE IF YOU LOVE RACING YACHTS OF ALL KINDS.

On (and Off) the Hook • Bad anchoring happens. Study your strategy and be prepared to make changes.

Love Your Diesel • Mechanical diesel engines are tough, but they still need regular care and attention.

Reach for the Zen • When stupid stuff happens, it helps to look at the big picture.

Welcome to Donnaville • The town troubled her, but one sailor’s courage changed her perspective.