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Boatyard Blues

There was a time when I loved to roam around boatyards. Back then I was always keeping an eye out for the boat of my dreams. Perhaps an old Atkin cutter or Friendship sloop that somebody left behind. Of course, it would have a for-sale…

Coming Home! – Part II

Waking up early in Brewerton revealed another picture-perfect day. It was a little on the cool side with temperatures starting in the mid-fifties, and the boat was soaking wet with the morning dew. Barn swallows lined the rails of many of the boats docked at…

Seamanship:Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Usually, as soon as I write a column on de-commissioning the boat for the winter season, Indian Summer arrives to bathe us in the last warmth of the year. As of this writing, it seems like it has arrived – but no one needs much…

Sailing A 20th Century Square Riggers

Contemporary travel is fast and efficient … Board a plane … Eat a meal … Watch a movie … Take a nap … and … A few hours later … The traveler disembarks in a new and distant land to … Sample unique foods ……

The Sailaway Gourmet

It’s hard to believe that November is here. I am never ready for the holiday season and have to admit that I often wish it were January just to be done with all the hustle and bustle of the season.Sad, I know. However, I’ve probably…

LI Fishing Report

What a spectacular fall run so far!! We’re absolutely down the homestretch and for some the fishing season has wrapped up. If you’re on the fence, don’t wrap the boat just yet! November and early December often saves the best for last.The incredible push of…