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March/April 2010

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We Did It: Boating Beginnings
It was perfectly natural for someone who started boating at the age of 5 to eventually buy her own boat and move aboard full time.

Sailors Who Have "Heard it All"
From ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night . . . Actually, it's just sea critters doing their thing.

A Salute to Boat Dogs
If you are a dog lover you know that it is a relationship that borders more on partnership than ownership. Having a dog can enrich life aboard.

A Thousand Miles from Land
In tough economic times it's tempting to abandon the dream — but "accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative," and keep your eye on the prize.

Cruising with a Bird
Living aboard with a bird is part of the image. But extra planning is required to protect his health, safety and security — and know that some places don't welcome birds from abroad.

Useful Freebies
Save money and the environment by re-using those plastic bottles that come in all sizes and shapes.

A Guide to the Galley
There are two basic rules for the liveaboard galley: (1) clean as you go and (2) a place for everything and everything in its place.

VHF Lingo Explained
When broadcasting on your VHF radio, it can be critical for your message to be clearly heard and understood in the first transmission.

The Truth About Cats & Dogs
They have four legs, fur, and they can be great sailors — but the similarities end there!