Hiking to blubber town
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The experiences on board the 'Morgan's Cloud' on a cruise in the Arctic, near the islands of Svalbard, just 600 miles south of the North Pole and characterized by miles of ice and hazardous weather as well as great beauty, are described. The islands of Svalbard, an international territory, administered by Norway have great wildlife, a research center on global warming and many historical sites.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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The shakedown cruise: Put your boat, your boat improvements, and the crew to the test before an arduous passage
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Shaking down your boat and crew, as well as making any important improvements to vital sailing components, before a big sailing trip is important. If it is hard repairing boat equipment close to shore in fair weather, what must it be like offshore, in foul weather and darkness?
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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Coastal overnights
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Overnight coastal sailing can be extremely tiring. Indeed, such passages can create more potential for making dangerous mistakes than longer ocean crossings. There is usually more traffic along the shore, and winds can change frequently.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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