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Stow Your Fenders!

5 Good Reasons to Stow Your Fenders While Underway
fenders hanging over the side of a sailboat

Your fenders did their job. Let them rest. Forgetting to stow your fenders while underway risks hull damage, safety hazards, and side-eye from every sailor you pass.

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