Blue Water Sailing — June-July 2017

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neighborhood. A simple and inexpen-
sive aluminum gate that locks might
not stop a persistent pirate, but the
noise will alert you to trouble. Tina
and Mark also installed bars (that
can be removed from the inside) in
the hatches.
Consider a dog: The best deterrent
by far is a loud canine companion.
Of course, there are pros and cons to
bringing a dog aboard while cruising.
Mark and Tina cruised with three cats,