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FEATURES

Mayne Attraction
This Gulf Island favourite may not have any marinas, but there’s plenty of other attractions for boaters: good anchorages, swimming holes, fascinating history, great restaurants and more.
    By Cherie Thiessen

Idlewild Circles the Globe
PY followed this unlikely crew and their unique yacht as they made history
during their one-year circumnavigation under power via the Northwest Passage.
The voyage is over and here’s their amazing story.
    By Jim Farrell

A Most Worthy Retirement
Ever thought of chucking it all and retiring to Europe to cruise the waterways aboard your own canal barge? Here’s how one Canadian couple realized
their dream.
    By Martin and Barbara Waigh

Trends for Seasoned Sailors
Cruising is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, but the shipboard tasks so easily done in youth become more difficult with age. Here, a look at some of the latest innovations for making the sailing life a little easier.
    By Steve White

Van Isle Cruising Guides
A growing number of cruising guides with all the offerings are available on the market these days, but how is a boater to know which are the best to have aboard? Contributing Editor Mark Dodd gives us the scoop on six of the most popular guidebooks for getting around Vancouver Island.
    By Mark Dodd

Repairing Deck Leaks
Boats leak. They are large, flexible structures that experience considerable stresses and loads. This primer shows how to find and fix leaks before it’s too late.
    By Diane Selkirk

Prevent a Winter Sinking
Contrary to popular belief, most sinkings don’t occur at sea but right at the dock. Use this simple checklist to keep your boat safe and secure.  
    By Peter A. Robson and Rhys Davies

DEPARTMENTS

The View From Here
Something Still Stinks
    By Peter A. Robson

Letters

Currents

Galley
Cold Weather Rescue
    By James Barber

Off the Shelf
Just Add Water
    By Robert Buller

Reflections
Message in a Bottle
    By Grant Brandson

Coastlines
Honour of Historians
    By Andrew Scott

Ask the Pros
• Sailboat Maintanence Literature

• Carbon monoxide detectors
    By the staff of the Quadrant Marine Institute

Racing Corner
Fluky Trades Slow Maui Race
    By Tony Sheridan

Seamanship
Avoiding Obstacles with Clearing Lines
    By Martyn Clark

Chartering
The Seychelles
    By Rob MacRiner

Cockpit Confessions
For Sale: One Outboard Motor—Dennis Eade
    Compiled by Duart Snow

BOAT REVIEWS

New Boat Power
Grady-White Express 360
The comfort of a cruiser and
the amenities of a sport fisher
    By Peter Vassilopoulos

Onboard Power
Camano 41
The long-awaited larger sibling
to the popular Troll 31
    By Peter Vassilopoulos

Onboard Power
Sea Ray 58 Sedan Bridge
A sleek and sexy yacht that
packs a lot of power
    By Bruce Skipper