Keeping an eye to windward, a sailor should note subtle cloud build-up before a frontal boundary arrives-a small move that makes a big difference. mbroms/stock.adobe.com Seamanship is not a ...

Picture it: As the wind-powered craft clips along the Coral Sea, a tropical breeze teases your hair while the ocean spits sea spray on your arms. You drop anchor within swimming distance of an ...

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