Chris Caswell

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For "A Dash of Salt" columnist Chris Caswell, DIY boat projects conjure memories of doctoring by hook, by crook or by duct tape.

Damn, I like having a captain.

We didn’t know it, but our boats are chanting mantras to us every time we use them.

There’s more to the night sky than just those pinpricks of light.

John Steinbeck knew why we can’t pass a hull without giving it a knock.

These fundamental navigation tips may help get you home when things go kablooey.