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Print magazine June 2010

Dispatches – June 2010

A U.S. design with overseas appeal An Irish boatbuilder is using a time-tested American design from the late John Atkin to launch his business. Tiernan

Celebrate summer with a worldwide sail

Summer Sailstice – founded by California sailor John Arndt in 2001 and billed as the world’s largest sailing celebration – returns the weekend of June

Understanding the math

Let’s take a 45-foot DWL yacht. The speed would be equal to the square root of the waterline length multiplied by 1.34. This is the

Expert: A microburst sank Concordia

NOAA satellite analysis confirms skipper’s account of the knockdown off Brazil that doomed the tall ship A NOAA scientist who researches microbursts has fingered one

Stabilized or not?

Lacking sails and rig, power cruising vessels must achieve stability either through a form-stable hull or mechanical stabilization systems. This is an area in which

For these owners, it’s wood only

“I love it more than any boat I’ve had in my life,” says Chris Page, owner of a 30-knot, 1,002-hp 42 John’s Bay and previous

Nurturing the next generation

Passing along your passion for the water can be a fun learning experience for both parents and children I recently gave a talk at a

News Notes – Mid-Atlantic – June 2010

Gloucester City Sail to hold nautical market Gloucester City Sail, which holds educational workshops aboard the 57-foot schooner North Wind, has organized the Nautical Gear

Painting Michael Keane

Inspired by Catboats

Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.

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Boat Solar Installation Guide

A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

A short white motored catamaran on the water on an overcast day.

A Boat for Anne

After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.

Constitution Marina, which accommodates nearly 300 boats, is in the heart of the city and within walking distance of sites such as the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall .

Make Fast in Boston 

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

An enclosed motorboat cruising through the water in profile.

The All-Weather Targa 41

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the  solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

Illustration by Jim Ewing

Classic Boats: Tiara 3100

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

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