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85,000 ocean miles distilled into one raw, hands-on field guide. First Edition Collector’s – leather bound and built to last.
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Reef Without Losing Control
Downwind, at night, with a loaded boat—how to do it clean and safe.
Rig Sense, Not Theory
Balance, sail choices, tuning that keeps boats moving—and masts standing.
Storm Tactics That Scale
When to run, heave-to, or tame the sea. Drogues, sea anchors, the playbook.
Keep Systems Alive
Power, water, diesel, steering—how to limp on when parts and luck are gone.
Lead When It Counts
Watch schedules, fatigue, and decisions that keep people safe on day 14.
Buy Right, Refit Smart
What matters vs marketing. Where boats really break—and how to avoid it.
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