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Do you have questions to do with sailing, boats or our  project?  Because your questions will be of interest to others, we will post them on this page.  You are also welcome to comment on my responses.

By John Channings     
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john@lifestyle-sailing.com 

Cruiser / Live-aboard yacht; What's the difference? »

What is the difference between a cruising yacht and a live-aboard yacht?

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What do sailboats hit? »

Fishing Boat, Baja California, Mexico

I’m so confused about the dangers of hitting things at sea, am I really likely to hit a container or a whale?

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Heavy weather sailing »

I’ve read a few books on heavy weather sailing but remain confused as to what is really the safest approach to heavy weather sailing.

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Dangerous Oceans »

Does sailing across the ocean have to be a scary experience?  
It certainly sounds like it from all the stories I have heard.

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The three rules of sailing? »

What are the three rules of sailing?

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Why does safety take practice? »

When I was sailing alot, I realized that what made sailing safe was that I was sailing alot.

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Why do skippers shout? »

If you haven’t experienced it your self, you may well have observed the phenomenon standing in the marina, watching the boats come home from a beautiful day’s sailing on the water.  The yelling of the skipper as s/he (usually he) goes about docking his beloved boat. 

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How long does a yacht last? »

Someone asked me that question yesterday.  Usually most conversations on the topic center around the choice of hull material and how each material deteriorates over time. 

Instead I suggest that a yacht will last as long as.... 

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