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A singular obsession

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Canadian sailor Derek Hatfield's Open 40, Spirit of Canada, capsized in the icy waters near Cape Horn during the Around Alone Race in March 2003. Hatfield did not let the incident deter him, and, displaying enormous spirit and determination, he rejoined the race four weeks later and completed the course.

Author: Nielsen, Peter
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
Canada, Practice, Competitions, Sailors, Motorboat racing, Hatfield, Derek

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Avoid damage aloft

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The steps that should be followed for avoiding any kind damages to yachts are discussed.

Author: Cunliffe, Tom, Nielsen, Peter, Karch, Jim
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2006
Yachts and yachting, Yachts, Marine equipment, Marine machinery

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Cruising-genoa trim

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Guidelines for setting sailboat for racing competitions are presented.

Author: Nielsen, Peter, Pattison, Bob
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2006
Sailboats, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing

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