The age of reliance and an America's cup dynasty

Article Abstract:

Temple to the wind is a carefully researched story of Nathanael Hereshoff-designed Reliance and her successful 1903 defense of America's Cup against Lipton's earlier yacht, Shamrock III. It recounts the remarkable career of Captain Nat, when as a 9-year old he helped his blind old brother, John Brown Herreshoff, build a small sailing skiff at their home in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Rhode Island, Authorship, Travel, Bristol, Rhode Island, Temple to the Wind (Book), Patore, Chris

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When tubs fly

Article Abstract:

A third generation sailor from New Orleans who was lucky enough to survive Hurricane Katrina shares his story about family business of boat building and launching of his boat, 'Easterly IV'. Out of the 23 Easterlys left in the New Orleans area about dozen were damaged or destroyed in Katrina but Easterly IV was found.

Louisiana, Personal narratives, Environmental aspects, Disaster victims, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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St. Lucia lures you in, from start to finish

Article Abstract:

Description of St. Lucia from Caribbean's Windward Islands is presented for the benefit of cruisers.

Caribbean Region, St. Lucia, Saint Lucia, Caribbean Islands, Travel in literature, Travel literature

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