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Why you need to file a float plan

In March 2009, four strong, healthy athletes, two of whom were NFL football players, went fishing off Florida’s Gulf Coast. Forty-six hours later, three had …

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Stay afloat at the dock

Stay afloat at the dock

By Cliff Schmidt Staying afloat requires preventing the failure of water hoses and their fittings, including through-hulls, valves, strainers and hose clamps supplying raw water …

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Plan ahead for safe passage

Plan ahead for safe passage

By Michael McBride One summer I joined our Sea Scout Ship 912 for a long cruise from St. Petersburg, Florida, to the Dry Tortugas and …

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Avoid common sailing injuries

By Anthony Pozun A sailboat’s many working parts combined with its movement can result in sailing injuries and accidents, but you can avoid them with …

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