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Features
 Looking Back: The Boat Shows of Yesteryear
This month we look back at boat shows past—yachts and products that made it and some that flopped.
 Indian Arm: A Sleeper in the Midst of the Big City - Content available online
Looking for a great winter getaway that’s close to Vancouver? Consider
this narrow, sparsely populated, steep-sided fjord, and discover a
wilderness wonderland that feels far more remote than it is.
By Ian Cook
 Boat Shoe Diaries - Content available online
With a variety of materials, styles and features available, choosing
the best boat shoes for your needs and tastes can feel like a chore.
But, no longer! Use these tips to get you on track.
By Dale Miller
 Honeymoon to Alaska
Four months of thrilling adventure and quiet romance set the backdrop
for this PY cruising couple’s first taste of matrimonial bliss as they
explore the ice-choked aquamarine waters between Ketchikan and Tracy
Arm.
By Jolie Shea
 Profile: Roger Glassford
After more than 30 years in the business, this veteran yacht broker and
leader in the Vancouver boating community prepares to pass on the keys.
But retire? No way.
By Duart Snow
 Understanding the Wind Regimes of the West Coast, Part II
This second installment in a series on coastal weather examines the
influence of high-pressure systems on the winds and weather of British
Columbia.
By Eric Holden
 Take Your Best Shot!
PY’s Second Annual Photo Contest
A sampling of the brilliant images PY readers snapped over the past
cruising season. Once again, our readers prove their skills extend
above and beyond the waterline.
BOAT SHOW SPECIAL
 Boat Shopping at the Boat Shows
If you’re looking to buy new at this year’s boat show, some research
and a little know-how can help you get the most bang for your buck.
By Sven Donaldson
 What’s In a Name?
Flush deck, raised pilothouse, sedan, sunbridge—here’s the lowdown on what those names actually mean.
By Rick Francis
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 New Sailboats 2008 - Content available online
An eclectic array of new yachts from all over the planet will be making
their way to the West Coast this year. Use this guide when browsing the
boat shows this winter.
By Sven Donaldson
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 New Powerboats 2008 - Content available online
Exciting new offerings from the world leaders will soon be hitting our
local waters. Learn about market trends and new model features with
PY’s exhaustive boat show preview.
By Peter A. Robson, Hilary Henegar & Dale Miller
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 Fractional Ownership for Skippered Luxury Yachts
Fractional ownership—with its shared purchase and upkeep costs—is, for
some, an ideal way to enjoy the best of boat ownership. Here’s a look
at the pros and cons and two new entries into the field.
By Andrea Wilkinson
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Departments
 View From Here - Boat Shows - Content available online
By Peter A. Robson
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Letters
Compiled by Dale Miller
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 Currents - Content available online
Operator 2009; linear moorage; Broker news; and more
Compiled by Hilary Henegar
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Galley
Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit
By James Barber (1923–2007)
Off the Shelf
Boat Show Goodies
By Robert Buller
Reflections
My First Armada
By Gilly Maycock
Coastlines
The Storied Ships of the HBC
By Andrew Scott
Chartering
Bareboat Chartering
By Larry MacDonald
Cockpit Confessions
No GPS, No Visibility…No Problem
Dan Rollins
Compiled by Duart Snow
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