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Quick Guide to Planning a Perfect Boat Trip

by B.J. Porter (contributing editor) Planning boat trips is a lot of fun, but there’s only so many chances to…

March 14, 2024 Read →
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Why We All Love Swimming off the Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Who doesn’t love jumping off the boat for a quick cool off one hot sunny…

December 29, 2023 Read →
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Beyond Newport: A Cruise on Narragansett Bay

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you’re a sailor, you’ve almost certainly heard of Newport, Rhode Island. For years it…

December 8, 2023 Read →
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Nautical Terminology 101 – Running Rigging

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we talked about standing rigging – the fixed, permanent parts of your boat.…

October 5, 2023 Read →
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What to Know When Entering a New Country on a Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) True confession – I always enjoyed clearing into countries. Not necessarily the bureaucratic parts, paperwork…

October 5, 2023 Read →
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Boat Show Tactics – Making the Most of the Day!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Boat shows are a blast, and you can see some of the newest tools and…

August 9, 2023 Read →
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Nautical Terminology 101 – Parts of a Sail

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Hey New Boaters: a lot of nautical terminology may sound pretentious or unnecessary. And some…

July 14, 2023 Read →
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Must Visit Destination: San Juan Islands

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Tucked up near Canada on the northwest corner of the lower forty-eight states, the San…

May 10, 2023 Read →
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Must Visit Destinations: Cuttyhunk

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) On the western end of the Elizabeth Islands near Cape Cod, about twelve miles south…

April 7, 2023 Read →
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Stern Anchors: Do You Need One?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Most places that you anchor, it’s best to anchor so you swing like everyone else.…

March 8, 2023 Read →
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