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Boat life
Mark PriorOctober 20, 2023
Beginners’ pluck: avoiding common pitfalls when starting cruising.
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Mark Prior is an ex-journalist, professional seaman and businessman. He has lived aboard his Moody 376 Grace Richard since 2014. He has completed four Atlantic crossings, two of them single-handed, and is currently cruising the Mediterranean.