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Notes from a delivery skipper

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Experiences of working as a yacht-delivery skipper are presented. This is a very irregular type of work, with schedules being unpredictable. All boats are different, and it is also necessary to work with many different types of weather and crew members.

Author: Potterton, Reg
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001

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Anatomy of a work stop

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A two-year-long yacht cruising work stop in Guam is described. Guam is a US territory, so visas and work permits are not required. However, wages are 20 to 30% less than in the US.

Author: Reck, Marcia
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Employment, Guam

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To the edge of the world

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A family sailing cruise along the coast of British Columbia aboard a Triton 28 is described.

Author: VanDevelder, Paul
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Description and travel, Sailing, British Columbia

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