DODGER OR BIMINI? A SAILOR'S STORY OF SALT AIR AND SHADE

The beams beat down, turning the deck into a searing expanse. A sailor, weathered and tanned from years at sea, squinted towards the horizon, his gaze searching for any sign of the mainland. His trusty dodger bimini, made of sturdy fabric, stood tall above him, a welcome respite from the relentless heat. This unassuming piece of gear was his shield