Cruising Helmsman > May 2011

Features:

WESTWIND MAKES IT HOME
It was an extra-special homecoming when timber classic Westwind returned to her birthplace, writes proud owner Chris Dicker.

FORGOTTEN TREASURE
Elicia Kennedy finds forgotten treasure when she explores WA’s Abrolhos Islands.

AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO KUPANG
Ian Modgo gives an insider’s guide to Kupang, the main clearing-in port in SE Asia for many cruisers.

MY FAVOURITE SPOTS - GREAT KEPPEL
Jill Knight shares one of her favourite spots, Great Keppel.

Practical:

IDEAS LOCKER
Bright ideas this month include a put to the test of
the Anchor Witch anchoring device.

MY BOAT - GOONDIWINDI
Ian and Julie Macgugan find plenty of enjoyment in cruising the east coast in their Jeanneau 37, Goondiwindi.

CRUISING THROUGH PIRACY & MURDER
Trish Comer updates us on the world cruising situation in the wake of the recent murder of four cruisers on the US yacht Quest.

LESSONS FROM YASI
Guy Hester and Kerry Ashwin, from Cairns and Townsville respectively, share some of the lessons they learned from Cyclone Yasi.

FOCUS ON REFRIGERATION
Good refrigeration is close to top of the list of cruising essentials, so it pays to choose the right system, reports Sharon Smallwood.

LITTING THINGS CAN MEAN A LOT
Retired surveyor Doug Brooker tells how attention to detail can mean a lot., and even potentially save your life.

SERVICING YOUR MAST AND RIGGING
Peter and Kathryn Agg tell of their latest upgrade to their Savage Oceanic 42.

FIXING THE DREADED 'POX'
Rupert Holmes gives step-by-step advice on treating osmosis.

NEW BOAT
CH checks out the US-built Potter 15 trailer-sailer.

DROP ZONE - THE TRAILER SIDE OF TRAILER-SAILING
Ralph Chant gives some tips on the trailer side of trailer-sailing.

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