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A sailor narrates his yachting experiences during rough water on the English Channel. He was sea-trialing a Viking-V55 Sport Cruiser as the win was blowing with a force between seven and nine. Tips for navigating rough water are also presented.

Author: Frederiksen, Peter
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1998
English Channel

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More than a crossing

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The Spirit of Farr was the third ship to finish the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. The yacht features a masthead and a keel-stepped cutter-rig. The ship exhibited excellent performance due to a hydrodynamic running surface.

Author: Sheahan, Matthew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
Design and construction, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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Three mistakes

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A yachtsman describes his difficulties in freeing a sailboat's anchor from a coral reef in the Society Islands. Several attempts over a week's time were necessary before he was finally successful.

Author: Chiles, Webb
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Management, Anchors, Anchors (Marine equipment)

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Sailing, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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