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Your Dinghy Is a Boat

Hard earned cruising stories to keep your dinghy safe and reliable.

Your dinghy isn’t just a tender, it’s your second boat. Cruisers Jean Levine and Jeff Grossman share hard earned lessons, safety tips, and must have gear to keep your dinghy reliable, safe, and drama free.

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