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  • Great knowledgeable discussion on crossing the Caribbean vs the Pacific side of Mexico

    Courtesy of Sailing Totem: We’ve been fortunate to spend time in both of these cruising grounds, through the full range of seasons. Mexico was our first international stop after beginning our cruising life in 2008; we left from there for the South Pacific in 2010, and have been back again since 2018. We arrived in…

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  • Woah this makes me want to learn celestial navigation

    From Sailing Simplicity: *There is something extremely romantic about celestial navigation. It’s much more than just getting a fix, which is purely utilitarian. As Hewitt Schlereth says in his book Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell, “Why learn celestial navigation? Because it will satisfy your soul”. To truly know celestial, you need to be in tune with the…

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  • Yikes: Man dies, another in hospital after a close encounter with a whale off Sydney coast

    This article calls this very uncommon event. But it seems like I read an awful lot of these stories. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-30/nsw-person-dies-after-boat-hits-whale-in-la-perouse/102920208?utm_medium=social&utm_content=sf269344064&utm_campaign=tw_abc_news&utm_source=t.co&sf269344064=1

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  • Essential tips: boater’s guide to crossing the border

    Cruising to Canada, Mexico, Cuba, or the Bahamas can be an exhilarating adventure away from home waters. Here’s some background to help you begin your planning. https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2017/april/boaters-guide-to-crossing-the-border#:~:text=Cruising%20to%20Canada%2C%20Mexico%2C%20Cuba%2C%20or%20the%20Bahamas%20can%20be%20an%20exhilarating%20adventure%20away%20from%20home%20waters.%20Here%27s%20some%20background%20to%20help%20you%20begin%20your%20planning.

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  • Important stuff: Sailboat Emergency Steering

    A longtime voyager explains the gear and methods that can help you gain control of your boat if its steering ability or rudder are lost. https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboat-emergency-steering/#:~:text=Sailboat%20Emergency%20Steering,rudder%20are%20lost.

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  • Preparing a marine first aid kit: Necessary supplies and medications for boating safety.

    We did the research – here’s what we found you need in your kit: We scoured lots of different internet forums and posts and tried to come up with the perfect list of everything you should get for your cruising first aid kit. Here’s what we found: First, you get a first responder kit that…

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  • Top Boat Dehumidifiers: A Roundup of Effective and Reliable Solutions

    FFAD3533W1 4.112,775 Ratings Buy On Honeywell Smart Dehumidifier 4.3440 Ratings Buy On Vremi 22 Pint Dehumidifier 4.514,222 Ratings Buy On AIRPLUS Dehumidifier 4.44,061 Ratings Buy On FFAD3533W1 12,775 Ratings 4.1 Read All User Reviews Buy On Amazon The Frigidaire dehumidifier is a top recommendation for anyone dealing with high humidity levels in their home. This…

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  • Cleaning and preventing mildew: Product Roundup

    Vacplus Moisture Absorber Boxes 4.45,329 Ratings Buy On SEEKR Stor-Dry 4.3874 Ratings Buy On ZSZMFH 12 Pack 4.42,888 Ratings Buy On STAR BRITE Mold & Mildew Stain Remover 4.61,833 Ratings Buy On STAR BRITE Mildew Stain Remover 4.5725 Ratings Buy On NosGuard SG 3.8387 Ratings Buy On NosGUARD SG Bags 4.2351 Ratings Buy On Maintaining…

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  • Maintaining a mildew-free boat interior

    Mildew and Mold – Constant Companions on Your Dream Lifestyle on the Sea 🙂 Okay this is one of the things they definitely do not tell you about on all of the YouTube glamorous sailing life videos. When you live on the water, everything grows mold. I used to call it mildew, and I guess…

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