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Much of the work of grinding winches, hoisting and reefing sails, raising the anchor, and hauling up a dinghy can be done electrically now. The author argues that more exercise is needed by most cruisers, especially for safety. How to test your fitness.
[SailNet, 3 July 2002]
Thoughts on costs, education and time allocation for would-be cruisers. "If you really want to enjoy everything that sailing has to offer, you?re going to have to face some hard financial facts."
[SailNet, 3 October 2003]
Taking leave of and keeping in touch with family and friends can be a challenge for long-term cruisers:. Some thoughts about visits home, visits on the boat, snail and e-mail, telephone and HAM radio contact.
[SailNet, 15 April 2003]
One marine-novelist′s experience setting out in a 31-foot cutter. A potpourri of thoughts and advice and lessons-learned written particularly for the would-be cruiser.
[S.V. Date, Tallahassee, FL, USA]
Extensive collection of reports on a cruise from Albany, NY to a year and a half wandering the Caribbean. Includes preparations, details of gear and gear changes, evaluations of equipment after 600 days.
[Destiny Calls, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Members of one of the largest cruising clubs exchange information and opinions on all cruising topics. No search facility. Use Ctrl-F on message titles, or just browse.
[Seven Seas Cruising Association, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]Remember: my advice is based on going sailing and getting somewhere, not sitting in a marina and talking about it.
Hal Roth
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