Apparent Wind and Velocity
Now that all chores of Opening Day are behind us it’s me to get back on the water. Here is a great question from a couple months back....
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Krabby
- Apr 1, 2016
- 3 min
Opening Day 2016
Friday at the Foc’sle, when the sun goes over the yardarm, is the place to be for drinks, to wash away the dust of the work week, and...
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Krabby
- Mar 1, 2016
- 3 min
Staying Ship Shape
"Getting ready for Opening Day Krabby?” said a dock walker on a fine Saturday afternoon as I rubbed down a section of Sally’s cap rail....
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Krabby
- Feb 1, 2016
- 3 min
Does Size Matter?
“Hey Krabby got time for a drink?” Said a voice from the foc’sle. “Of Course, this must be a good question if you are starting out with a...
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Krabby
- Jan 1, 2016
- 3 min
Weather Helm
Hey Krabby, I really like your articles in the Mainsheet each month, and I have question for you”, said a dear friend of mine during a...
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Krabby
- Dec 1, 2015
- 3 min
Hidden Dangers
“Hey Krabby - let me buy you a drink! I have a question” “Ok, great. You know how questions make me thirsty”. So, I just got back from...
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Krabby
- Nov 1, 2015
- 2 min
Lights Parade Electrical
“Hey Krabby - can I buy you a hot rum?” “Of course you can, it’s about that time of the year. Let me guess you, you have a question...”...
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Krabby
- Oct 1, 2015
- 2 min
Bottom Paint & Boatyards - What to Expect?
“Hey Krabby,” called the editor as I was making my way to the bar. “Here’s a question for this month’s column, you’ll like it – it’s an...
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Krabby
- Sep 1, 2015
- 2 min
Zincs
During an impromptu Sunday Boat Brunch party on D-Dock, I was asked by some long-time friends: “What’s the story about zincs? My diver...
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Krabby
- Aug 1, 2015
- 2 min
Missing the Passion
Dear Krabby, I have a problem. I don’t exactly share the same passion for life on the water as my significant other does. Our time on the...
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Krabby
- Jun 1, 2015
- 2 min
Too Good to be True? Hidden Costs
Dear Krabby, I am considering upgrading to a boat about 40 feet in length. I notice there are many used boats on the market, which seem...
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Krabby
- May 1, 2015
- 5 min
Deliveries and Offshore Sailing
Dear Krabby, I don’t have much offshore sailing experience, but I want to participate in regattas in the LA area. What advice can you...
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Krabby
- Apr 1, 2015
- 3 min
Who is Krabby? (With bonus cleaning tip at the end!)
Joanne and Tiffany caught me at a weak moment (I was sober) and convinced me that I should write for SDYC’s Mainsheet on the subject of...
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