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Young adventurer makes a pit stop

Mike Perham, the 16-year-old British teen rivaling U.S. sailor Zac Sunderland for the title of the world’s youngest solo circumnavigator, was forced to make a

An appreciation: Merilyn ‘Dixie’ Bacon

Boaters, especially sailors, have a tendency to save nautical things, discarding little except for empty cans of paint and folded pieces of used sandpaper. Hardware,

Sail Scene

Robin’s rocking return to Classic Yacht Regatta Ted Hood, 81, and his 1958-launched Robin — a 50-year-old boat he designed himself that many credit as

Ventilation: move that air

All boats need ventilation, but most don’t get it. Proper ventilation is important for both the maintenance of your boat and your personal comfort. Most

Another probable hoax call

A distress call from Isle au Haut,Maine, early Saturday morning prompted a 10-hour search for a fishing vessel that was never found, prompting officials to

AMVER program celebrates milestone

The Coast Guard saves thousands of lives each year, but they can’t do it alone. The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, otherwise known as

Sailboats change their course

With gas prices high and the economy low, the mood in many leisure industries is cautious. A casual survey of some sailboat builders and importers

A show of power

If you’re looking for a new boat — no matter the size, type or price — you’ll likely find it at the 2008-’09 fall and

Death’s Door

There was no conversation in the saloon of the 44-foot cutter Sean Seamour II, where the crew had retreated to ride out the huge storm

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