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Oriental N.C.

For sailors, a Carolina home base

Like many residents of Oriental, N.C., Michael and Diane Paling came for the sailing. The town sits amid eight navigable creeks near the confluence of

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Launched: the Hood 42 LM

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

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