Anchor with a smile
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Well-tested techniques for anchoring yachts are presented. These include the basic rule that already anchored yachts have priority over newcomers, amd making sure that one should not anchor more than once by taking into consideration all factors during the first time.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
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The ultimate shortcut: tips for transiting the Panama Canal, the shortest distance between the Atlantic and the Pacific
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An onboard advisor is necessary to transit the Panama Canal in a yacht less than 65 ft. Using tires as fenders to protect from damage and having a handler for each line are other necessities. Transiting alone is safer than locking through with other boats.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1996
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French kiss
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The spacious and well equiped boat Esmeralda was the ideal base to explore the beautiful island of St Barts in the Caribbean, sampling the food, nightlife and sporting activities on offer.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2000
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