A Foggy Night Watch
August 22, 2025
The final night of a Bermuda passage is marked by fog and a restless imagination.
The final night of a Bermuda passage is marked by fog and a restless imagination.
Of all the superpowers today’s sailors wield thanks to modern electronics, being able to sail in fog with impunity is certainly one of the most
Without question, fog is the biggest reason sailors cite for avoiding the Maine coast in summer, despite the fact that it is otherwise an excellent
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…And other complaints that will garner little sympathy.
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As technology marches onwards, experience is still our own.
