Voyaging: The Cape of Good Hope: The reluctant way
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A guide for probable cruisers to South AfricaEs Cape of Good Hope is provided including, among others, details about land excursions, formalities to be completed, best time for undertaking the expedition and contact details of some yacht clubs there. An unplanned visit there due to political compulsions from war is reported.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
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Doldrum demons begone!
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A cruising sailor narrates his experience of sailing from Addu Atoll in Maldives to Saloman Atoll in Chagos Archipelago on the racing boat Wild Card. However, the crew of the boat had to abort their plan of setting a speed record due to fierce current.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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Visiting the grave
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A sailor describes his experience in building and sailing around the world in his Carlotta, the 36-foot ketch he built in Boston. He describes the way Carlotta sank in a wild storm and Fly-away, a 68-foot Alden schooner helped him to survive.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
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