Survival measures: A cruiser follows a meticulous plan to safety during Hurricane Katrina
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A cruiser recounts his experiences while sailing to safety during Hurricane Katrina. Some tips of surviving a hurricane on a boat include plan beforehand where to go in the event of a hurricane, have four 200 foot lengths of heavy nylon line on board and start for a hurricane protected hole as soon as a hurricane threatens.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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Sailing Memories: Sailing away
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A sailor describes his solo voyage to the South Pacific on the Cheoy Lee Offshore 38 Obsession. The sailing adventure was supposed to be a real departure, but the winds and sea have a way of changing the best-laid plans and this solo voyage lasted all of four days and three nights.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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Swimming in the middle of the ocean
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A story of a sailor, who plans to take a dip in the middle of the ocean on a calm, windless day, is presented. His day of adventures is humorously described.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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