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FEATURES Prevost Island Impression After four leisurely days on Prevost Island, a couple of far-ranging mariners gain new appreciation for the Gulf Islands close to home. By Carol-Ann Giroday The Margaret M: Masterpiece of a Blind Boatbuilder A childhood accident that left Arthur Barnes blind and with only one hand didn’t stop him from designing and building this tough yet beautiful little keelboat. By Philip Teece Destination Port Hardy With protected anchorages and plenty of amenities, this growing town on the northeast corner of Vancouver Island is the hub of boating activity for coastal cruisers—and the wildlife viewing is spectacular. By Pamela Bendall The Art of Boating Meet Dave Alavoine, the artist behind PY’s popular and long-running COCKPIT CONFESSIONS and REFLECTIONS columns. Find out about his brush with Walt Disney Studios and why he decided to run away to sea. By Wendy Bone Surviving Sand Heads The mouth of the Fraser River is notoriously dangerous to navigate, but it’s also one of B.C.’s busiest waterways. Tips from an expert help you safely enter this turbulent passage. By Capt. R.L. Howard Teens On Board: Part Two Onboard electronics have been known to fail from time to time, so basic navigational skills are still important. Here, a fun activity that teaches young sailors how to do it old school, with just a compass, a clock and a little know-how. By Michael and Dee Pignéguy The Basics of Ropes and Lines We use it on board to hang our fenders, control our sails and to anchor. But with a seemingly endless variety of rope available these days, how do we decide which is best suited to our needs? Here, some tips for untangling it all. By Steve White SPECIAL FEATURE: THE ROMANCE OF WOOD Pirate Reborn The restoration of the 1926 R-boat, Pirate, was possibly the most ambitious volunteer- driven restoration project ever undertaken on the West Coast. By Shirley Hewett 19th Annual Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival Victoria Real Estate Board & Black Press Classic Boat Festival 30th Annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival BOAT REVIEWS Hunter 49 Latest flagship model is luxurious but good value By Sven Donaldson Harbercraft Kingfisher Pilot House 2850 New diesel-powered option for a local favourite By Roger McAfee Tartan 3400 Down East character meets high technology in this handsome cruiser By Sven Donaldson Pacesetter 540 Motor Yacht Spacious, well laid out yacht shows flair for innovation By Peter Vassilopoulos
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