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Lyman-Morse Yard Tour

  I used to live in Thomaston, Maine, literally just down the street from the Lyman-Morse yard, but that was 20 years ago, so I

A New Year of Sailing

The past 12 months have been tragic, troubling and downright strange. If there’s been a silver lining to the situation, though, it’s been the way

Three Years at SAIL

It’s hard to believe I’ve been with SAIL for three years as, truly, it’s flown by. It has been such a joy to write for

The boom furling powered by Laughing Gull’s electric winch snagged Tamsin’s arm, resulting in a trip to the hospital.

Electric Winch Warning

Though they’ve made sailing easier and more accessible, electric winches must be treated with appropriate caution.

Woman wearing a hat on a boat.

Water System Salvation

Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.

A bridge and a moon

Understand the Tides

Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while. 

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