Here is a great conversation from a couple on YouTube who have used an electric motor in their sailboat for four years. The video is a little dated (2018) but their real world experience should answer some of your questions on converting a sailboat to an electric motor. Electric Motor, Ocean Crossing with Regeneration |…
Junk Rig Association
In our 2020 January issue, we had two articles about Junk Rigged sailboats. If you want to learn more about these mythical beasts, you can find plenty of information here at the Junk Rig Association. Here are a few reviews from the sailors on the association web site about the January articles. JRA-Comments Thank you…
New Issue is Out for January 2020
Happy New Year Everyone! Our new issue is out. Check it out here: New-Issue You can download a PDF copy on the top left of the reader/image box. Remember to be safe, have fun, and enjoy all of life’s experiences with your friends and family in 2020! Cheers! William
Washington’s Birthday Regatta at Coconut Grove, Florida
The Barnacle Society is a sustainable network of diverse, dedicated supporters actively engaged in preserving the past and assuring the future of The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Washington’s Birthday Regatta 24th Annual Washington’s Birthday Regatta Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10 AM – 9 PM Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Highway…
Coast Guard rescues Florida dog spotted swimming for its life
Coast Guard rescues Florida dog spotted swimming for its life Sometimes what works for people works for man’s best friend. A U.S. Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida used their training for recovering people in the water to rescue a pup found swimming offshore Wednesday night, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported. “While our crew was out underway for a night patrol,…
Wild Night on Ossabaw: New Year’s Eve Overnight Trip
Wild Night on Ossabaw: New Year’s Eve Overnight Trip (OSSABAW ISLAND, GEORGIA) Spend New Year’s Eve on Ossabaw Island on the Georgia coast, on an overnight trip featuring a nature walk through Ossabaw’s maritime forest, a short history walking tour, and s’mores and tales of Ossabaw Island around the fire pit after dinner. Featuring a…
2019 December Crossword Puzzle
Southwinds Magazine 2019 December Crossword Puzzle Puzzle: Clues: Across 1. Breguet, for one 6. Measure of waistline reduction? 10. Woodworking groove 14. Quick 15. Cruel Roman Emperor 16. Coffee drink variety 17. Throw off 18. Cream in the middle cookie 19. Tool building 20. Like a baseball field 23. King’s title, for short 24….
The 2019 December Issue of Southwinds Magazine is Now Online
Our latest issue of Southwinds Magazine is now online. Got Goat? Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep Northern Gulf Coast Holidays Carolina Sailing Ordinary People A Mariner’s Night Before Christmas Read the December 2019 issue of Southwinds Magazine here: https://southwindsmagazine.com/read-current-issue-southwinds-magazine/
Spice Island of the Caribbean – Pure Grenada
Pure Grenada Proves to be a Top Yachting Destination for Sailing Enthusiasts Prime location, snug harbors and ideal weather make it perfect for the yachting community ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, W.I. – November 25, 2019 – Offering year-round favorable weather, blue waters and a wealth of sheltered anchorages, Pure Grenada, the Spice of the…
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