Voyaging
Off the Chart
- By Bentley Collins
- PostedApril 2012
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An experienced boater mucks up a fancy meal.
I’ve been fascinated with charts since I was a youngster. When I look at one I see adventure, places where no one else goes. So it’s all the more surprising that I spent one evening in Blue Hill, Maine, a victim to the tide...
Read ArticleOne Way to Become a Successful Fishing Charter Captain
- By Jon Duffie
- PostedMarch 2012
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How does a successful charter captain get his start? One skipper shares his story.
A well-known charter captain reveals the secrets of his success.
Read ArticleFishing for world-class black marlin in Austrailia
- By Jason Y. Wood
- PostedMarch 2012
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An angler goes Down Under in search of a record grander.
The technique for catching big black marlin is to troll large, bridle-rigged baits off outriggers at about seven knots, the baits skipping 100 feet behind the boat. The weapon of choice is 130-pound-class tackle—better for the angler but also the fish. A stout outfit can take on the biggest fish but is also useful to quickly horse in smaller fish...
Read ArticleSailors-turned-powerboaters
The further adventures of our sailors-turned-powerboaters.
We were taking our first cruise after making the switch from sail to power. We were certainly nervous about handling our new Marlow 57 Explorer, which seemed massive compared to our Beneteau 423 sailboat, but we never could have guessed what would happen. Suffice to say, Kat is convinced that Indigo’s distinctive dark-blue hull attracts other boats like a magnet. I hope she’s wrong.
Read ArticleNorwegian cruising tips
- By Alyssa Haak
- PostedMarch 2012
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A Norwegian crew offers tips on the islands and food of their home waters.
Norway’s vast expanses of coastline are only speckled with homes, making it no surprise that the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world: just 16 people per square kilometer. And with fewer than 100 towns having a population of more than 5,000, the country provides endless opportunities to discover a new cove, bay, or inlet. It’s a trait that’s thrilling but also can be a little intimidating.
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