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Joining the brotherhood of mariners

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A sailboat named 'Volcano' manned by an all-women crew ran out of fuel in the middle of the Pacific Ocean while trying to sail from Hawaii to California. They were helped by the freighter 'Sealand Challenger' that gave them adequate fuel.

Author: Anderson, Karin Sterling
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
Women sailors

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Chute for the stars

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An asymmetric spinmaker, called as cruising chutes can be turned into a versatile sail. Some tips are provided on how to extend the range of a crusing chute and the best way is to pole its track out to windward.

Author: Hagen, Katharine Van
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
United States, Usage, Cruise ships

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Shooting stars

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Winning photographs in SAIL's fifth photo contest are presented.

Author: Johnson, Robert (English judge)
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Competitions, Sailboats, Photography

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