Joyon's joyride
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Francis Joyon from France successfully created a record of 73-day solo circumnavigation in a 1986-vintage 90-foot trimaran and returned on February 6, 2004. Joyon was lucky and smart to survive the bad weather and mechanical emergencies for two months.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
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The old man and the old man sea
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A description is presented of the personality, lifestyle and career of sailor Warwick M. "Commodore" Tompkins, Jr. The enjoyment which he gains from his new boat 'Flash Girl' and his memories of his schooner 'Wander Bird' are discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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Gifts for sailors
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A description is presented of a selection of items which would make suitable gifts for people interested in sailing. They include watches, brass lamps, computer games, boats in bottles, boat planters and deck shoes.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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