On a whim with the wind
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A family discovers the joys of life at sea. For 16 months, the Otterbacher family sailed with their children along the Michigan coast on the 'Grace', a Tripp 50 yacht. The husband is a psychologist and the wife is a lawyer. Being involved in high-pressure jobs, the Otterbachers decided to take a long vacation with their children.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
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Within the wind and waves
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A sailing enthusiast describes buying a Fortune 30 cutter with her husband an making preparations for an extended cruise. The actual experiences of the trip proved to more challenging than their pre-cruise dreams.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2001
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Spirit's second chance
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A cruising sailor describes his survival after being seriouslyinjured while sailing alone from Guadeloupe to Massachusetts. A chance encounter with another cruiser saved his life.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2001
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