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Cruising Helmsman October 2009

29/09/2009

The October issue of CH is packed with how-to practical stories and destination features including:

* One reader's put to the test of AIS under the most harrowing-possible circumstances.

* Expert advice on how to budget your boating

* The adventures of a timber classic cutter on the east coast

* Expert advice on bar crossings.

 * Shopping up and shipping out to the Marquesas

It also includes a new column aimed at the trailer-sailer owner by long-time practical writer Bob Couper.

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