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Between time and Portugal

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A sailor relates his experience of navigating the Rio Guadiana river, which serves as a divider for the countries of Spain and Portugal, with his wife. Sights of the riverside towns of Alcoutim, Vila Real de San Antonio, and Ayamonte are described.

Author: Doane, Charles J.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Spain, Portugal, Western Europe, Iberian Peninsula, Seafaring life, Seafaring (Lifestyle), Wild and scenic rivers

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Transatlantic tactics

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A personal account of sailing around the Atlantic Ocean for a year is given. The necessary planning, preparation and sailing tactics, the prevailing currents and winds, and recommended anchorages and harbors are discussed.

Author: Doane, Charles J.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
Natural history, Bermuda, Atlantic Ocean, Azores, Lesser Antilles, West Africa, Greater Antilles, Madeira Islands

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Secrets of the sensuous sailor

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A description is presented of the experiences of a man who enjoys the physical stimuli of being under sail. The importance of the senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell and motion perception to seamanship are discussed.

Author: Doane, Charles J.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Description and travel, Sailing, Methods, Seamanship, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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