Author: Donald Paton
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VHF booklet
This is a downloadable manual for using the VHF radio. Of course, in order to use the radio you must have a license that is issued by Transport Canada, but everyone on your boat should be familiar with the radio and how to use it, in case the licensed operator cannot do so. VHF Booklet
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New sail plan
Here is our new sail plan template. This one allows for daily planning, and it is a Word document. Sail plan template
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What we learned about Xian…
Liz and I recently spent five days cruising the Gulf Islands on Xian. We learned a few useful things that might make your sailing a bit better, and we thought we should share them. Furling the foresail is easy enough but it is important to keep both sides of the furling line secure and tight…