The Bequia whalers

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Two stories of whales in the Bequia area are presented. In the first a sperm whale destroys a whaleboat as well as a second boat that rescued the whaleboat's crew. The second story involves a yacht that almost collides with a 40-foot whale.

Author: Brown, Wayne
Column, Natural history, Whaling, Bequia

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Giselle's stick

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A participant in the Round Trinidad & Tobago yacht race describes the experience, which included rough seas and a seasick crew. However, the voyage was a soothing respite from everyday life.

Author: Brown, Wayne
Description and travel, Trinidad and Tobago

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An old Swedish sailor

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A yachtsman describes meeting an impoverished old Swedish sailor in Trinidad. The old man was bravely trying to repair his old wooden boat and continue on his voyage.

Author: Brown, Wayne
Sailing

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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