[Letter from the Publisher] Admiral (Publisher) Charles Milby Vice Admiral (President) Rick Clapp Rear Admiral (Editor) Mary Alys Cherry Captain (Director of Art) Brandon Rowan Commodore (Graphic Designer) Kelly Groce Sales Commodore (Director of Sales) Patty Kane
Jon Jones of JK3 Yacht Sales and Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine Publisher Charles Milby on the Hanse 385.
Enjoy Texas Sailing Season
I
have been reading a lot of boating magazines lately and one common thread that runs through most of the articles on boats is this: Owning a boat requires a lot of time and work. I have only owned racing sailboats. Much of my time not racing is spent working on the boat. Replacing the hiking stick, making sure the vang is working properly and keeping the bottom in good condition are just a few of the items I do all year long. Boats need to be used; if your boat is sitting at the marina and not being used, something is going to go wrong. Systems need to be run, halyards need to be raised and toilets need to be flushed. After all of this rain, I’m going to check the bilge and see if I may need to do a little pumping. Then I’m going to take some friends out on the bay and enjoy the fall sailing season in Texas.
Charles Milby Publisher
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Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine
November/December 2015
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