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Geezers in the galley – Ten random tips for the first time galley hand
Facing your first turn in the galley any time soon? Perhaps a few episodes of Captain Ben’s Kitchen Nightmares could help.
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Confessions of a midnight mariner 1 – I drove all night
Inexperience can quickly turn a bad situation an awful lot worse. The story of my first night sail is, therefore, also the story of my worst night sail.
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Ten random tips for aspiring sailboat crew
Aspiring yacht crew would be well advised to bone-up on their sailing skills before their first sailing gigs. Here though are a few tips the courses might have missed.
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Enough is enough
Just how do you know when you’re ready to take a boat out on your own? Continue reading
Five reasons not to give up your sailing dream
Been discouraged by a bad sailing course experience? You’re not alone. And it’s almost certainly not your fault.
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