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Small Craft Warning: How I Repaired the Tiller I Broke Sailing in 25 Knots

Published September 8, 2026

The morning my tiller broke, I woke to a small craft warning on board my Nimble 24 sailboat Grit and decided to go sailing anyway.

Morning coffee and a chart book aboard the sailboat Grit
Calm start: how mornings start aboard Grit – with a cup of coffee and a glance at the chart book. I enjoy using a combination of paper charts and electronics for my navigation.

I hoisted her tanbark sails, tied in a double reef, poked her nose into the Pamlico Sound and the second I rounded… Continue reading →

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