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Flares Off the Port Bow! Now What?
What to Do When You See Emergency Flares at Sea “Flares off the port bow!” Shouted the on-watch crew. First there were two, then one more...

Jeff Bowen
Jan 4, 20253 min read


How I Started Sailing for Free
Now don’t get too excited. As you read this, remember the saying: “There is nothing more expensive than a free sailboat”. I had learned...

Jeff Bowen
Jan 3, 20253 min read


Gunkholing on the Chesapeake Bay: The Perfect Activity to Unplug and Relax
/ˈɡəNGkˌhōl/ What exactly is gunkholing, and why is the Chesapeake Bay one of the best places in the world to indulge in this strangely...

Jeff Bowen
Jan 2, 20253 min read
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