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Measuring Boat Speed 101
Steps in the process of measuring progress Issue 80 : Sept/Oct 2011 Speed on the water is measured worldwide in knots. A knot is a speed of one nautical mile per hour and is abbreviated as kn or kt. A nautical mile is the length of one minute of latitude. It is defined by international

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Aloha 8.5
A popular and hospitable cruiser from Canada Issue 80 : Sept/Oct 2011 In the late 1960s, a Chinese immigrant by the name of Ti Ouyang founded Ouyang Boat Works in Whitby, Ontario. His first offering, the Matilda 20, was an overwhelming success. The company flourished and additional Matilda models soon followed. Mao Kang, one of

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Things that go bump in the basement
Mystic’s mad scientist is at work again Issue 80 : Sept/Oct 2011 Strange noises have emanated from our basement ever since we moved in 20 years ago. I’ll hear high-pitched whines, odd buzzings and whirrings, or assorted and unexpected hums, whistles, and alarms. Sometimes an unusual noise is followed by a string of foul language

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Touch and the sailor
Sailing creates sensory addiction Issue 81 : Nov/Dec 2011 What is it about sailing that so completely captures our hearts, captivates our souls, and enchants us with its magic? I believe this enchantment grows from our sense of touch. When we sail we are constantly in motion. The movement is a form of touch so

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Two-timing table
A saloon table doubles up in the cockpit Issue 81 : Nov/Dec 2011 We have a large mahogany drop-leaf table in the main cabin on Delphinus. When we’re belowdecks it is always the center of activity. We use it for meals and snacks, when we’re using our laptops, and when playing chess. During the summer

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