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PICK UP THE JANUARY 2007 ISSUE AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSSTAND!  A Meander Through Malaspina Inlet
Yearning for spectacular scenery and the solace of a peaceful anchorage? Malaspina Inlet is right next door to Desolation Sound but far away from the crowds.
By Ian Cook
Geocaching: The Search for Hidden Treasure
Armed with a GPS and a set of coordinates, the game is on. Geocaching is quickly becoming a popular pastime for treasure hunters on the B.C. coast—and it adds an exciting dimension to finding new anchorages and exploring new places.
By Diane Selkirk
Destination Marinas: An Endangered Species?
As the aging population of destination marina owners faces increased pressure to either invest in improvements or sell, the future of destination marinas is uncertain. Younger marina operators and support from the yachting community are required if the coast’s more remote marinas are to remain for us to enjoy.
By Peter Vassilopoulos
Don’t Rock the Boat
Some boaters are quiet and reflective, and some like to socialize. But for all boaters, a little respect goes a long way toward making a marina stay a positive experience. Here, the low down on marina etiquette.
By David Dossor
Disaster at Sea
Two true search-and-rescue stories from a former member of the Coast Guard serve as sober reminders to always be prepared for the worst.
By Len Burton
Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Know what to do when hypothermia threatens the life of a crewmember with these key principles for prevention, recovery and treatment.
By Bud Ayres
Quality Above All
The founder of one of B.C.’s best-recognized boat brands was a baker by trade, a logger by necessity and a fibreglass man by choice. The story of famed fibreglass boatbuilder, the late Frank Arlich of Double Eagle.
By Roger McAfee
Marine Power 2007
Thanks to an increase in emissions standards, the marine power industry has responded with an amazing array of dramatically cleaner, more fuel efficient engines that are also more durable, dependable and easy to maintain.
By Sven Donaldson
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Written by Peter A. Robson
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With snow falling and the temperature hovering around zero, winter cruising isn’t exactly the first thing on my mind. However, I’m always thinking of my sailboat and wonder how she’s doing down in False Creek. What’s the snow (about six inches as I write this) doing to her? Is the heater working? Did I check the mooring lines and close the thru-hulls when I last visited her?
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Written by Bob Ayres, Rescue Specialist Coordinator, SAR, Canadian Coast Guard
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What to do when hypothermia threatens the life of a crewmember with these key principles for prevention, recovery and treatment.
To read the full story, order the January 2007 issue of Pacific Yachting from as a back issue. To get more great articles like this one, subscribe now.
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Written by Len Burton
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Two true search-and-rescue stories from a former member of the Coast Guard serve as sober reminders to always be prepared for the worst.
To read the full story, order the January 2007 issue of Pacific Yachting from as a back issue. To get more great articles like this one, subscribe now.
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Written by Peter Vassilopoulos
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As the aging population of destination marina owners faces increased pressure to either invest in improvements or sell, the future of destination marinas is uncertain. Younger marina operators and support from the yachting community are required if the coast’s more remote marinas are to remain for us to enjoy.
To read the full story, order the January 2007 issue of Pacific Yachting from as a back issue. To get more great articles like this one, subscribe now.
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