Weirded out weather gods
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The way in which boat Freya 39, Faster Horses sailed through the South Atlantic coast of Brazil in changing weather is described. The weather of this coast is changing due to the presence of an offshore high that tends to trap low- pressure systems along the coast and could force lows to merge into monster storms.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
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Brazil: Crossroads of the exotic
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Viking II, the 33-foot 1949 Sparkman and Stephens fractional-rig-sloop, took the sailors through 4,500 miles of spectacular coastline. Brazil, where the sailors spent half the time, is a country blessed with some of the least-exposed beaches of the world.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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On watch: Nectar of the Gods
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The trials and tribulations of living on self-sustaining sail-driven isles are explored. The romance of dwelling aboard Carl and Lindsey SwendsonsE eTryphenaE is compared with a busy bee reaping the nectar of the Gods.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
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