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	Satellite Imagery Interpretation   By David Sapiane Satellite imagery is a useful source of analysis for the oceanic regions in the southern hemisphere, particularly in data sparse areas. This is a compilation from various sources to help the beginning user interpret images from polar orbiting satellites. Read this article

	Galapagos Islands - Puerto Ayora   By Suzan Nettleship A Cruiser's Port Guide to one of the world's most privileged destinations. Read this article

	Weather volcabulary - English to French   By Patricia Dallas Useful vocabulary for French weather forecasts Read this article

	The 1994 Queen\'s Brithday Storm   By Mike Harris Although not exceptional in severity or duration this storm is important for the number of boats affected and the consequent search and rescue operations and lessons learnt. Read this article

Sailing to New Zealand?   By David Sapiane To reduce the risk of encountering a tropical cyclones, many boats head south to New Zealand for the summer, though it is a voyage that can be marred by bad weather. For a good passage, choosing the right time to leave can be crucial. Long term voyager and weather aficionado David Sapiane gives some well considered advice that has worked aboard Chameleon Read this article

	Dr Alain Bombard   By Jack Gush Dr Alain Bobmard died in 2005. His life and work will always be remembered for his fresh ideas on liferaft survival. Ideas on which he staked his own live to demonstrate. Read this article

	Charting Stewart Island   By Sally Andrew Stewart island - a wild and wooly place. A complete contrast to the more common tropical cruiser destinations but strangely attractive for its isolation and wild life diversity. Read this article

	Venture to Vanuatu   By Sally Andrew Vanuatu is a popular South Pacific destination for sailing cruisers for many good reasons. One of these is not Malaria, which remains a serious health consideration in several sailing locations. Here is sound practical advice on prophylaxis, treatment and minimising the risk of contracting the disease. Read this article

	A cyclone-proof marina   By Jack Gush What are your options for the South Pacific cyclone season? How about a graveyard berth in Fiji? Read this article

	Slipping and slipups   By Jack Gush Getting your boat slipped at a foreign boat yard can be a worry. You may not speak the language so can you be sure they are competant? Jack Gush delves into some of the pitfalls. Read this article

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