Highland fling: the Caledonian Canal connects the North Sea with the Atlantic and runs straight through some of Scotland's most storied lochs
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The Caledonian Canal is one of the most popular routes used by fishing boats and small commercial ships, but its main function is primarily for leisure. Its popularity is attributed to the captivating sceneries surrounding the region, especially those found in Scotland's famous lochs.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1998
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Flying fisherman
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Order of Magnitude, a 56-ft fishing boat with a top speed of 55 mph, attempted to make a one-day run from Seattle to Ketchikan, AK, but failed when a shaft to the water jet sheered in heavy seas. The boat's navigator describes the experience.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
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Record smasher: Destriero's high-speed dash across the Atlantic, averaging 53 knots, broke every crossing record in the book
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Destriero set new world records by crossing the Atlantic Ocean from west to east in 58 hours 34 minutes and 40 seconds. The ship, which is the world's largest high-speed monohull, had an average speed of 53.09 knots.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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