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A cruiser's story about a huge population of humpbacks in Palmerston Atoll was verified by a Whale Conservation Institute research, Jonah Gouin, when he set sail aboard the schooner, Rachel J. Slocum. He swam with and photographed the humpbacks which did not fear humans.

Personal narratives, Ocean travel, Discovery and exploration, Natural history, Humpback whale, South Pacific Ocean

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Keeping warm to the core

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Cruising sailors run the risk of hypothermia caused by convection, radiation, conduction and evaporation. The symptoms of hypothermia begin when body temperature goes below 95 degrees. Adequate nutrition and rest are important factors in preventing hypothermia.

Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Hypothermia, Sailing, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts

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Yes, I did it myself!

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Several accounts involving a variety of refitting projects for boats are provided. These include the 'Restless Spirit,''Down Under,''Cetus,''Cat's Paw,' and a Catalina 27.

Remodeling and renovation, Sailboats, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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