The Offshore Voyaging Reference Site
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Sable Island, Nova Scotia—A Remote, Desolate, and Gorgeous Place
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Read more: Sable Island, Nova Scotia—A Remote, Desolate, and Gorgeous PlaceWhen the GFS GRIB data suggested that in twelve days there would be calm seas at Sable Island, Molly and family were inspired to organize a visit to this remote, desolate and gorgeous place.
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Keeping Things Tasty—Tips For Food Storage (With No Refrigeration) & Meal Preparation
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Read more: Keeping Things Tasty—Tips For Food Storage (With No Refrigeration) & Meal PreparationGuests onboard Sila have been surprised by just how good the food is. Molly shares tips for safe food storage and tasty meal preparation without refrigeration.
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Keeping Things Tasty—A 36,000-Mile Lesson In Provisioning
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Read more: Keeping Things Tasty—A 36,000-Mile Lesson In ProvisioningMolly shares lessons she learned about provisioning while sailing over 36,000 miles over three years, from Europe, around South America, back to Europe and home to New England.
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Good Communication—A Vital Key To Cruising Happiness
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Read more: Good Communication—A Vital Key To Cruising HappinessGood communication is a skill that, like every other skill on a cruising boat, needs to be developed and practiced. Molly shares tips for good communication on board, garnered during the last three years while living aboard and sailing 36,000 miles with her family on Sila, a Boréal 47, including an expedition to South Georgia.
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The Three Keys To Cruising Happiness
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Read more: The Three Keys To Cruising HappinessFamily happiness and crew morale are vital for a successful voyage. During the last three years, while living aboard and sailing 36,000 miles on Sila, a Boréal 47, Molly Barnes and her family have come up with The Three Keys To Cruising Happiness.
