“Eala Bhan” Sails Home, Part II
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There are few trickier places to sail than the waters surrounding the British Isles and when you throw in fall weather that goes double. Colin puts his decades of experience in the area to work to make it look easy—we can all learn a lot about coastal passagemaking from this article on the maiden voyage of the first Boréal 55.
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“Eala Bhan” Sails Home—The Maiden Voyage of The Boréal 55
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After seven years of building great expedition sailboats, Boréal have put everything they have learned into the new 55. And no one is better qualified to tell you about this new boat, that we can all learn from, than Colin, who supervised her build.
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The Golden Globe Race 2018
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The Golden Globe Race 2018 is on and AAC will be there. This post is one of the most exciting we have ever published, with news that will make a real difference to you, the readers of AAC…don’t even think about missing this.
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Of Deadlines, Drug Dealers, and Dolphins…
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Colin is one of the best sailing travel writers in the business, but he has truly outdone even his own high standard with this lovely tale of tropical islands, drug smugglers, and folk musicians.
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The Perfect Forecast?
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The near-universal availability of accurate weather forecasts and GRIBs is great, but over-analyzing the data can lead to analysis paralysis and missed opportunities. Colin tells the story of an imperfect forecast that lead to a perfect voyage.
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The Different Faces of The Virgin Islands
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The Virgin Islands are a great place for a charter escape, but do you really want to cruise there? And if so, where are the hidden gems? This chapter will help you decide if and where to go in the Virgins.
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Downwind Sailing—Poling Out The Jib
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Poling out the headsail to sail downwind can be intimidating, particularly offshore in big breeze, but Colin has a way to make it easy and safe.
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Downwind Sailing, Tips and Tricks
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Colin draws on his decades of experience racing and cruising to share some tips and tricks that will make reaching and downwind sailing faster and more comfortable. Chapter FREE to view for three days.
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What A Difference A Year Makes
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Alter two full seasons in the Eastern Caribbean, Colin has found the best places…and he is even willing to share them with us in his usual lyrical prose.
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Tools and Techniques For Managing Dissimilar Metals on Cruising Boats
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When you have decades of experience running commercial research yachts where downtime is not an option, you learn how to make repairs while out there. Colin shares information that could save your cruise, and maybe even your boat.
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Living In A 12-Volt World
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After voyaging and living aboard their Ovni 435 for 7 years, Colin gives us an update on what electrical kit has worked and what has died, as well as a look at newly available gear he and Louise have installed or are considering.
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Yawing at The Anchor, an Alternative Cure
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Does your boat swing violently back and forth at anchor when the wind is up? Colin has a solution that is simple, inexpensive, and easy to rig.
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Reefing From The Cockpit 2.0—Thinking Things Through
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If you want to reef from the cockpit, you have to do it right. Colin shares how.
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Getting Your Mojo Back
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Even the most experienced mariners get rusty after a period ashore. Colin shares the process of getting into the voyaging groove.
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It’s Great To Be Back!
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Colin and Lou rejoin Pèlerin in Grenada for another season cruising in the Caribbean…and beyond.
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