A reader (thanks Scott) tipped us off to a neat small-boat cruising book we didn't know about. Now we're stocking this 166-page book Practical Dinghy Cruising by Paul Constantine. The book is sort of a distillation of topics found at the U.K.'s Dinghy Cruising Association and is loaded with good information about dinghy cruising boats, techniques, safety, etc.—including some nice diagrams for modifications like a tiller tamer, a storm sail, a custom galley, and other ideas. 

We had the publisher ship a box of books across the pond and they're available now. $19.95.—Eds

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Here's an interesting article on a nice performance-oriented PDR—Eds

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A dusty crate with no return address just arrived at SCA headquarters. After careful inspection in the first floor's mail room, the package was deemed safe for opening and we removed the lid. Inside were carefully stacked t-shirts and sweatshirts. The fronts of the shirts ask "B. Frank?" and the back lists many known haunts of our esteemed columnist, including events like the Texas 200, BEER, Havasu, B.F. Egypt, etc.

We don't know whether this is an attempt at self-promotion or the convoluted repayment of an old debt, but in any case, we're now selling the limited edition B.Frank tour shirts at our website. Click here if you're interested.—Eds

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Paul just let us know he's posting some how-to videos at his YouTube channel.  Good stuff here. —Ed

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Nice SCAMP article published at Three Sheets Northwest. —Eds

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Adventurer and friend to the magazine, Sven Yrvind, has set off from Ireland for Florida in his owner-built 16-footer. To see more about him, his boat, and to track his progress—click here.

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A Bull's Eye goes to the Bar

After several trips to kayak and sail in Tomales Bay, Jerry Higgins finally worked up enough courage to sail his Bull's Eye, Lia, across the bar. He reports that, "Next time, we'll do it when there's more water and wind."

Check this link for his report:

Lia on starboard tack - Photo by Don Person

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A reader pointed these tarp clips out to us. We've tried them and were impressed enough to start carrying them at the magazine. If you're interested check out the link below. They're good for tarps, boom tents, biminis, dodgers, etc. Lots of other potential uses.—Eds

http://smallcraftadvisor.com/store/product.php?productid=289&cat=8&page=1

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Just received the new official SCAMP logo burgees. More information here.—Eds

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Friend and reader Michael Anderson has been busy with converting his Montgomery 15 interior from the two full length bunks to a more practical layout for solo cruising. No small project, Michael has cut out sections of the fiberglass liner to make a seat with proper headroom and a functional galley. 

Michael adds: "Note my "three essentials" i. e. the thermos jug with coffee, a bottle of water and bottle of red wine are accessible without moving the cover sheet of the galley!" Look for a complete article in a future issue of the magazine—Eds

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