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Frostbite Regatta

Imagine the deck of a 31′ sailboat, slick with spray and heaving over three-foot waves while heeling at a 45-degree angle. As she tacks, you duck out of the way of the boom and hang on, while keeping feet and … Continue reading

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"Lifelong Dream Come True" or "Movable Ballast"

Caitlin and I went racing with a skipper from another nearby ship. The race was in West River, MD, a race I had seen 2 years ago when anchored out on my first cruise.I had wanted to race since I … Continue reading

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