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Mar. 01, 2018

Sailing in Key West after the Hurricane

Many have heard the tales of destruction that hurricane Irma left in her wake. At this time, Key West is getting back to normal and preparing for a busy spring. Come on down and enjoy a sailing adventure and the beautiful sunsets! Read More >
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Apr. 14, 2017

SAIL: A tribute to the world’s greatest races, sailors and their boats

If you like racing sailboats then you will not find a better written or more beautiful book than SAIL – which describes the great races around the world. Read More >
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Feb. 12, 2017

And Soon I Heard a Roaring Wind

The book covers topics about the science of wind and what causes it, and its destructive force on many things it touches – a must read for any sailor! Read More >
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Nov. 21, 2016

Finding North

Finding North is an interesting play on words as author Foy intertwines many aspects of navigation including the history of navigation. Read More >
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Aug. 25, 2016

Book Review : Splicing Modern Ropes

A very practical handbook on splicing modern ropes. It starts with a very good description of the new synthetic fibers and what differentiates them. Read More >
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Apr. 03, 2016

Book Review : All Standing by Kathryn Miles

The book was well researched and very well written. Ms. Miles does an excellent job intertwining the story of a ship, from its design to its demise… Read More >
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