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The Pendleton Disaster Off Cape Cod: The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History

A great rescue in Coast Guard history

Whether it was luck or divine intervention, a small Coast Guard crew found the Pendleton Feb. 18, 1952, rescuing 32 survivors while navigating 60-foot seas with a small engine and a single spotlight.

The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas

2009 edition Cruising guide: Abaco, Bahamas

Whether planning that trip to the Bahamas or just thinking about it, the 2009 edition of “The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas” ($24.95, White Sound Press, 2009) by Steve Dodge is an indispensable resource.

Fishing Diamond Jigs and Bucktails

These lure(s) of the ocean will catch you

A fisherman looking to haul in a big one from the ocean would do well to have this book floating around the cabin.

Fixing Positions: Trailer Sailing in the West

Plot a Western course with your trailer in tow

Looking for a new sailing destination? “Fixing Positions: Trailer Sailing in the West” ($23.95, Sheridan House Inc., 2008) by Matts G. Djos is the perfect guide on how to reach such venues with a boat trailer in tow.

What the Sea Teaches Us: The Crew of the Morning Light

Author captures the journey of the ‘Morning Light’ crew

Every ocean racer knows the thrill of the chase, of taking on the big seas.

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