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Fun Dinghies at the Annapolis Boat Show

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The Annapolis Boat Show isn’t all about the big monohulls and catamarans. There are plenty of smaller boat on display. These affordable, trailerable, daysailer boats can easily be launched from a dock or a dinghy ramp and are great for learning the fundamentals of sailing and gaining experience on the water. Smaller boats are often more responsive and really enhance your “feel” for sailing, improve your understanding of the wind, and teach you anticipation that you don’t find on much larger heavier boats…

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