FEATURES

22 Marina for the People
Sailor-friendly public marinas aren’t just born, they’re made with the help of a lot of people
30 The Price of Paradise is Hard Work 24/7
Working in the charter business takes patience, diligence and a practical perspective
52 The Comeback of Cotton Blossom
The restoration of Dennis Conner’s latest racing yacht, an 80-year-old Q-boat, was a hands-on experience for Mr. America’s Cup
60 Fit to Sail
For Liz and David Shaw, fitting out means going over their boat with a fine-tooth comb, from keel to masthead
74 Central America or Bust
In need of adventure, one sailor searched the Internet for crew-wanted ads and found the perfect match
79 Cruising in the Wake of Revolution
All is calm in El Salvador now, and its appealing marinas and Mayan culture make for rewarding cruising
83 Tsunami: Survivors, Rescuers
A trio of sailors save dozens of people and ride out nature’s wrath when a Thailand charter becomes a rescue mission

BOATS & GEAR

36 Boat Doctor
Choosing bimini fabrics and replacing Kearney
swages
37 Perry on Design
Rocket 22 , Dibley 23 , Waterline 30 , J/100
42 Used Boat Notebook
Cal 39
44 Boat Test
Catalina Morgan 440
48 Gear
Wireless instruments
50 Technique
Mounting deck hardware

DEPARTMENTS

5 For Openers
6 Full & By
Our boats are strong ... inside of the envelope
8 Letters
10 On the Wind
Something about the fresh air makes food taste great at sea
12 Splashes
Broken records in around-the-world, and broken boats in the Sydney Hobart
26 Nautical Library
Roth’s thoughts on circumnavigating and the fast track to sailing
75 The Wharf
Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services