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May 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Juniors
Ship 6 Tackles Block Island Race Week
The crew of Sea Scout Ship 6 from Norwalk, CT had a strong visual presence at the Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week XXV.
Read Article »Publisher's Log
Prepare, Adapt and Prevail
This year my crew would practice man overboard drills and try to prepare for other shipboard problems that might arise.
Read Article »On Watch
On Watch – Kate Neubauer
Chair of US Sailing’s Community Sailing Committee, Kate Neubauer is making sailing more accessible to more people, and striving to keep the waters on which we sail clean for future generations.
Read Article »From the Captain of the Port
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
If we want to hand over our
waterways to our children and grandkids in the condition that we were entrusted them with, there are a few simple rules to follow.
Checking In
SYRF Meets Challenge Grant
The Sailing Yacht Research Foundation (SYRF) has received $100,000 in donations to support its mission to provide the science to understand the performance of sailing yachts through research and education.
Read Article »Racing
SAIL BLACK ROCK to Host the Sacred Heart University Invitational
On September 20 & 21, SAIL BLACK ROCK and Captain’s Cove Seaport will host the Sacred Heart University Invitational.
Read Article »Checking In
Waterproof Cases for Mobile Devices
LifeProof has a line of waterproof, dirt proof, shock-proof and snow-proof cases.
Read Article »Juniors
Coaches’ Corner – Leeward Mark Roundings
You can make significant gains with a well planned, well executed leeward mark rounding.
Read Article »Cruising
Night Passage: Tips for making your first overnight
If you’re planning to extend your sailing into hours of darkness, here are some considerations.
Read Article »Cruising
Celebrating Summer Sailstice on the South Shore
The members came together for what turned out to be a true highlight of the season: Summer Sailstice 2013 – Tailgating Sailor Style!
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