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Seventh Annual Seafaring Special200 POverage
Seventh Annual Seafaring Special200 POverage
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2 Latitudes & Attitudes
Latitudes & Attitudes 3
Latitudes & Attitudes 3
November 2008-Issue#102 Person to Blame For
November 2008-Issue#102 Person to Blame For
Welcome to theSpecial Seventh AnnualS
Welcome to theSpecial Seventh AnnualS
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8 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 9
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10 Latitudes & Attitudes
If you get embarrassed easily then sailing's not
If you get embarrassed easily then sailing's not
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14 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 15
Learn to Sail - Learn to CruiseLiveaboard cruisi
Learn to Sail - Learn to CruiseLiveaboard cruisi
School of the YearVisit us on the web at www.bw
School of the YearVisit us on the web at www.bw
Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but ho
Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but ho
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20 Latitudes & Attitudes
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not f
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not f
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Latitudes&Attitudes23
Here We Go Again... Another French yacht w
Here We Go Again... Another French yacht w
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Latitudes&Attitudes25
Arrests Madein Rio DulceCrime SpreeSo How Do
Arrests Madein Rio DulceCrime SpreeSo How Do
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Latitudes&Attitudes27
Sex is like air -- it's not important unless you
Sex is like air -- it's not important unless you
Signs of the Times Ready to Gam? Bel
Signs of the Times Ready to Gam? Bel
Find a Woody One
Find a Woody One
Score One for the Whales In response to criti
Score One for the Whales In response to criti
There is a Differenceby Tania Aebi Just when
There is a Differenceby Tania Aebi Just when
The lady nodded and agreed. It probably isn’t
The lady nodded and agreed. It probably isn’t
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Latitudes&Attitudes35
Guide Review I mBmeisgirdaetsio snp ea
Guide Review I mBmeisgirdaetsio snp ea
International Marine Bureau Piracy ReportThe
International Marine Bureau Piracy ReportThe
Continually tweaking and i
Continually tweaking and i
adopted the design. Unfortunately, many of the
adopted the design. Unfortunately, many of the
Transformational Technologies- The Wife Beater
Transformational Technologies- The Wife Beater
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Latitudes & Attitudes 41
Lifeisjustaphaseyou'regoingthrough.You'l
Lifeisjustaphaseyou'regoingthrough.You'l
All Sailors Aren't Old Don
All Sailors Aren't Old Don
"I'm going out of my mind. I'll be back in five m
"I'm going out of my mind. I'll be back in five m
the spotter was looking forward too. Each ti
the spotter was looking forward too. Each ti
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48 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 49
Marathon runners with bad footwear suffer the ago
Marathon runners with bad footwear suffer the ago
Want To Be A Part Of
Want To Be A Part Of
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52 Latitudes & Attitudes
Fwore1b8uyiletaorusrmseylvwesi.fePaenrdfeIcthlayv
Fwore1b8uyiletaorusrmseylvwesi.fePaenrdfeIcthlayv
the 3461 pound keel swings down to a depth of nin
the 3461 pound keel swings down to a depth of nin
Starting the tour belowdecks from there – th
Starting the tour belowdecks from there – th
The forward cabin has a standard V-berth
The forward cabin has a standard V-berth
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58 Latitudes & Attitudes
The SbutezitsChainsatolriys sistrlaoignhgtansdawd
The SbutezitsChainsatolriys sistrlaoignhgtansdawd
The town of Port Suez Don’t get us wrong, t
The town of Port Suez Don’t get us wrong, t
We did, but only just before departure. Less
We did, but only just before departure. Less
of Cairo and Alexandria, so we took advantage of
of Cairo and Alexandria, so we took advantage of
For the rest of the trip Fathy wassilent.
For the rest of the trip Fathy wassilent.
by Gwen Hamlin - www.thetwocaptains.com
by Gwen Hamlin - www.thetwocaptains.com
Sherry met Dave through SSCA friendships, Ell
Sherry met Dave through SSCA friendships, Ell
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66 Latitudes & Attitudes
Wheonlidgauyesotusrcdoemsetinfraotimonoouft cohf
Wheonlidgauyesotusrcdoemsetinfraotimonoouft cohf
Coal Harbour
Coal Harbour
of our visit was theVancouver Aquarium.Our frie
of our visit was theVancouver Aquarium.Our frie
all, not park right in the middle of it. But as t
all, not park right in the middle of it. But as t
by Bob Bitchin, Two Harbors
by Bob Bitchin, Two Harbors
U n d e r w a y !S l i c e s o f L i f e F r
U n d e r w a y !S l i c e s o f L i f e F r
by Frank Bogensic of Frank and Sheila, Bonaireb
by Frank Bogensic of Frank and Sheila, Bonaireb
by Gina Godfrey of S/V Gina Marie
by Gina Godfrey of S/V Gina Marie
by Bill Brown of Debbie, BVIsof Dani &
by Bill Brown of Debbie, BVIsof Dani &
by Mike Caldwell of Pipby Taylor Klotz, Tonga
by Mike Caldwell of Pipby Taylor Klotz, Tonga
by Jeremy Fox of Pete, Marcus & Chris, Puget Soun
by Jeremy Fox of Pete, Marcus & Chris, Puget Soun
by Alan Stout, Hollandby Bill Bowmanby John Mal
by Alan Stout, Hollandby Bill Bowmanby John Mal
The all-new and thoroughly modern Nordic
The all-new and thoroughly modern Nordic
The new 49 is a double cabin model that fe
The new 49 is a double cabin model that fe
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82 Latitudes & Attitudes
S e a f aringSpecialIntroduction
S e a f aringSpecialIntroduction
84 Latitudes & Attitudes
84 Latitudes & Attitudes
I dliivdena’btowaradkecrupisoenr.e” dIanystaenad,
I dliivdena’btowaradkecrupisoenr.e” dIanystaenad,
been a lifelong sailor, and didn’t know much abou
been a lifelong sailor, and didn’t know much abou
a presumably straightforward possession? Well, n
a presumably straightforward possession? Well, n
stress, plus there were the boatproblems. I went
stress, plus there were the boatproblems. I went
beach, picnic tables, nature trails, a fishing je
beach, picnic tables, nature trails, a fishing je
It wthainskminagnyseyrieoaurslaygaobtohuatbmuyiwn
It wthainskminagnyseyrieoaurslaygaobtohuatbmuyiwn
Boats more than three or four years old are gener
Boats more than three or four years old are gener
at night, or sail outside the “boundaries” ofthe
at night, or sail outside the “boundaries” ofthe
Man Overboard - Drill vs. Reality
Man Overboard - Drill vs. Reality
process. Two racing boats passed her by. Though
process. Two racing boats passed her by. Though
find her. Spotting a boat with its sails down, t
find her. Spotting a boat with its sails down, t
allows for easier deployment of devices hypot
allows for easier deployment of devices hypot
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Latitudes & Attitudes 99
GoingAloft I’avnedwahtcilhedmpols
GoingAloft I’avnedwahtcilhedmpols
the waist areas). Fabric bosun chairs with waist
the waist areas). Fabric bosun chairs with waist
How to Become a Galley GuruTips and Tricks on th
How to Become a Galley GuruTips and Tricks on th
a trusty desiccant packet. Cut labels neatly off
a trusty desiccant packet. Cut labels neatly off
Cipolle di ParmaBaked Onions with Pr
Cipolle di ParmaBaked Onions with Pr
been born out of the sea foam whence she rode to
been born out of the sea foam whence she rode to
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106 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 107
Flotsam &Cruising News FromF
Flotsam &Cruising News FromF
an imposing figure as he tossed useach a rope -
an imposing figure as he tossed useach a rope -
I plotted as part of our route.With the diminish
I plotted as part of our route.With the diminish
is a popular destination for yachties and fortou
is a popular destination for yachties and fortou
our 60-foot metal mast and remembered the article
our 60-foot metal mast and remembered the article
Palmerston Island
Palmerston Island
rice. After lunch the two older girls performed
rice. After lunch the two older girls performed
for my children to understand,but they were grea
for my children to understand,but they were grea
at 7:00 pm and end up goingthrough Biscayne Chan
at 7:00 pm and end up goingthrough Biscayne Chan
had neglected to attach my lee cloth. After that
had neglected to attach my lee cloth. After that
Day two brought more of the same,plus more
Day two brought more of the same,plus more
We would like to add our holidayth
We would like to add our holidayth
Fun In The Sun? Get Serious! Lats&AttsandHark
Fun In The Sun? Get Serious! Lats&AttsandHark
To future captains, Les did everyth
To future captains, Les did everyth
Not discouraged that we knew nothin
Not discouraged that we knew nothin
Weather Lessons Learned
Weather Lessons Learned
blue water of the Gulf Stream disappear under you
blue water of the Gulf Stream disappear under you
clouds combined with lightning strikes. When the
clouds combined with lightning strikes. When the
Finding Protection from Weather
Finding Protection from Weather
the ferry dock on Little Abaco (across from the N
the ferry dock on Little Abaco (across from the N
Engines, Angels, andthe Meaning of Luck
Engines, Angels, andthe Meaning of Luck
off and landing by themselves – that pilots were
off and landing by themselves – that pilots were
something unusual – slowing down, fluctuating in
something unusual – slowing down, fluctuating in
the motorless hulks permanently moored in Key Wes
the motorless hulks permanently moored in Key Wes
Created For Boaters By BoatersWear Your Lifestyl
Created For Boaters By BoatersWear Your Lifestyl
Gold & Silver Goodies From The SeasDesigned By B
Gold & Silver Goodies From The SeasDesigned By B
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Casual Shirts For The FamilyAttitude Shirt
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Cruising CasualsExclusivly from100% Pre-Sh
Hard To Find Goodies For Cruisers WorldwideSomeo
Hard To Find Goodies For Cruisers WorldwideSomeo
More Sea-Tested Goodies From Lats&Atts Ship's Sto
More Sea-Tested Goodies From Lats&Atts Ship's Sto
Christmas How To's For The CruiserThese are just
Christmas How To's For The CruiserThese are just
Lats & Atts Music to Soothe the Savage SeasHard
Lats & Atts Music to Soothe the Savage SeasHard
Is This You?• You want to own a world class
Is This You?• You want to own a world class
by Sally Peterson “We have a lead,” the
by Sally Peterson “We have a lead,” the
Eventually excused fr
Eventually excused fr
“Just before 4 o’clock.” When I asked what time
“Just before 4 o’clock.” When I asked what time
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144 Latitudes & Attitudes
Welcome To TheMarine Store Alrigh
Welcome To TheMarine Store Alrigh
PARA-TECH®The Recognized Standard i
PARA-TECH®The Recognized Standard i
Relax U
Relax U
Hot Wire Cruise in Comfort with
Hot Wire Cruise in Comfort with
INDEPENDENT BACK SUPPORTThe Ultimate in Portable
INDEPENDENT BACK SUPPORTThe Ultimate in Portable
CONTACTMorgan Stinemetz147 Maui Drive,Palmetto
CONTACTMorgan Stinemetz147 Maui Drive,Palmetto
WhendidyoufirstheartheCalloftheSea? Sharethestory
WhendidyoufirstheartheCalloftheSea? Sharethestory
"Wheneveryourpreparationsfortheseaarepoor;
"Wheneveryourpreparationsfortheseaarepoor;
The Thompson Twins Cruise
The Thompson Twins Cruise
Innovations - How to Sleep Well at Anchorby Zuz
Innovations - How to Sleep Well at Anchorby Zuz
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SMALL DIESELS BIG REPUTATIONP R I S M
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See our Website videoKeeps waves out of your
1EXPERIENCE CRUISING on S/V Pirate's Lady
1EXPERIENCE CRUISING on S/V Pirate's Lady
Creating the Yacht AttitudeStep by Step - From
Creating the Yacht AttitudeStep by Step - From
If you call these folks, be sure and tell ‘em you
If you call these folks, be sure and tell ‘em you
Dually Approved It's finally happening - Siri
Dually Approved It's finally happening - Siri
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NorthWest Cruisers' PartyThe Pirate Kings of Pug
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"Music Man" who is featured on Latitudes & Attitu
Dancing to the music of Eric Stone and his band.
Dancing to the music of Eric Stone and his band.
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92' Steel Motorsailor 2000 refit 2006. 10 guests
92' Steel Motorsailor 2000 refit 2006. 10 guests
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Latitudes & Attitudes 169
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170 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 175
GREAT PROMOTIONS ON BOAT SHOW
GREAT PROMOTIONS ON BOAT SHOW
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180 Latitudes & Attitudes
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182 Latitudes & Attitudes
S a n P e d r o Y a c h t s , I n c .210 Wha
S a n P e d r o Y a c h t s , I n c .210 Wha
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186 Latitudes & Attitudes
Bob Bitchin's Advanced Cruising Seminar
Bob Bitchin's Advanced Cruising Seminar
Line handling was taught by Jack Klang from New E
Line handling was taught by Jack Klang from New E
segment, and the line handling, seemed to
segment, and the line handling, seemed to
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight c
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight c
As the day drew near that we would be
As the day drew near that we would be
Seafaring Person of theYearNominee #3 - Don Mich
Seafaring Person of theYearNominee #3 - Don Mich
wasrekindledandtheytalkedaboutfindingaboa
wasrekindledandtheytalkedaboutfindingaboa
"I like children... properly cooked." - W. C. Fie
"I like children... properly cooked." - W. C. Fie
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lionsandseveraladultsealions.JonesIsland
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BUBBAWHARTZ...Bubba to Open Charter Bi
Come Sail Croatia with Lats & Atts and This
Come Sail Croatia with Lats & Atts and This
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Cruising Tips by Laurie
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92' Steel Motorsailor 2000 refit 2006. 10 guests
92' Steel Motorsailor 2000 refit 2006. 10 guests
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168 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 169
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170 Latitudes & Attitudes
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Latitudes & Attitudes 175
GREAT PROMOTIONS ON BOAT SHOW
GREAT PROMOTIONS ON BOAT SHOW
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S a n P e d r o Y a c h t s , I n c .210 Wha
S a n P e d r o Y a c h t s , I n c .210 Wha
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