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Destinations under sail: Turkey

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Cruising around the Turkish coast is an ideal way to see some of the country's many attractions. In late Sep, temperatures are very pleasant, with winds being moderate. Navigation is straightforward, with the underwater hazards being well marked.

Author: Glover, Rodney C.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Ocean travel, Description and travel, Turkey

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Wind shear: Learning to recognize a wind-shear region can help you sail more efficiently

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Water turbulence occurs near shear-shear areas, so finding clues to turbulence will lead sailors to wind-shear areas. In shear regions wind will drop, so avoiding shear regions will help sailors maintain a constant course.

Author: Fox-Kemper, Baylor
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
United States, Observations, Wind shear

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The Gulf Stream: the Sea Education Association's 134-foot brigantine, "Corwith Cramer," is a sail-training ship. On a cruise from Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to Barbados, she carried a writer

Article Abstract:

Crossing the Gulf Stream, a writer marvels at the environmental and climatic implications of such a force.

Author: Cramer, Deborah
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
Atlantic Ocean, Environmental aspects, Gulf Stream

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