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In the mangroves

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Tropical storms at sea are unpredictable but even experienced sailors sometimes do not heed weather forecasts in the belief the storm is too far away to affect them. A couple sailing on Dreamer, a 44-foot steel ketch, recount the horror of being caught in the midst of Hurricane Iris in the northwest Caribbean when 80-knot winds slammed their boat into the mangroves.

Author: Barton, Alison
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
United States, Weather forecasting, Tropical cyclones

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Beyond Mexico

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Most cruisers take the Caribbean route between Panama and Mexico, but a few hardy souls prefer the more adventurous Pacific-side of Central America. A couple sailing aboard Tranquilo, a 32-foot Pearson Vanguard, discover a paradise of friendly, Spanish-speaking locals, an abundance of tropical fresh fruit and wildlife on their voyage along the Pacific coast.

Author: McQueen, Debra
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
Mexico, Pacific Coast (Mexico)

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Cape Fear drama

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A Canadian sailor describes his experience of sailing his Freedom 30, Bagatelle across the Cape Fear River. He further discusses about how he was towed away with the convoy accidentally in the middle of the river and how he overcome it.

Author: Masson, Paul Robert
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
Canada

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