Standing on Jan Mayen
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Jan Mayen, with no harbors and no permanent residents, is a 30-mile stretch of barren, volcanic landscape in the Greenland Sea. The island, located at 71 degrees north, has summer weather characterized by an endless progression of low-pressure systems that parade across the North Atlantic.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
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Interfaced with paradise
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Sailboat enthusiasts should remember that the main objective of cruising is to escape from the rapid pace of city life. Loading a boat with the latest in technology in marine electronics, wind generators, solar panels, fax machines and satellites defeats this purpose.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
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