Tips from the top: Talking points

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Functional communication system is very important at every turn of racecourse, as important information needs to be shared among crewmembers. A most effective way to communicative between a six-person crew, which consists of bowman, pit/mastman, headsail trimmer, mainsail trimmer, tactician and helmsman, is described.

Author: Adams, Josh
Radiotelephone communications, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Marine Mobile Radio Services, Usage, Technology application, Marine radio, Motorboat racing

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Divine lines

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Sparkman & Stephens design celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Connecticut's Mystic Seaport and presented 70 boats with their history. A review of the five special S&S designs is presented that includes New York Yatch Club 32, Bolero, Seguin, Tartan 34C and Valiant.

Author: Rousmaniere, John
Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Sparkman and Stephens Inc.

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Shrouds lite

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The production of PBO was limited mostly to specialty riggers Aramid and Future Fibres. Navtec the longtime leader in rigging has a new construction method for its PBO rigging with carbon fiber.

Author: Adams, Josh
Manufacturing processes, Production processes, Masts and rigging, Navtec Inc. (Guilford, Connecticut)

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Subjects list: United States, Boating industry
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