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Lifeboat Trek
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Two architects, a dog and the boating trip of a lifetime

SUSSEX, United Kingdom—It looks like a yellow submarine, but this former lifeboat has a new purpose as the ultimate adventure vessel. British architects, Guylee Simmonds and David Schnabel, converted the

Dock Lines
Dock Lines

Don’t let your refrigerator limit your cruising

SAN DIEGO — With so many recent disasters, I’ve been checking on friends and acquaintances I knew were in harm’s way, which brought me to the website and Facebook page

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Introduction to Ham Radio

For all our cruisers getting read to head South, this is a do not miss session. Ham Radio communication is used worldwide with capabilities for both short range and long

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Maintain Your Outboard Motor

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Tom Teevin, Veteran Cruiser, Outboard Service Mechanic & Educator-Faculty, SDCCU. Topic: Info & Troubleshooting Tips to Maintain Your Outboard Motor while Cruising in Mexico. Time: 6-8

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Downwind Sailing Techniques

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Bruce Brown, Bruce Brown & Assoc, Sailor, Member-US Sailing Safety at Sea & USCG Trainer. Topic: Downwind Sailing Gear & Techniques – plus Essential Safety

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Coconut Milk Run

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Capt. Jerry Murphy, MD, Retired Navy, USCG Master, Pilot, HAM Operator, Veteran Cruiser. Topic: Coconut Milk Run – routing, stories and lessons learned while crossing

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Baja Southbound

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Capt. Pat Rains, USCG Master, Author & Publisher, Point Loma Publishing. Topic: Baja Southbound: What to Avoid, What to Savor plus Q&A on her books,