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Overcoming fear at sea

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A nearly 3,000-mile passage from San Francisco, CA, to the Marquesas Islands was marred by frequent storms, an engine fire, and chronic seasickness. Each could have been cripplingly frightening, but the crew calmly analyzed each situation, confronting and ultimately conquering their fears.

Author: Olton, Tina
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Sailors

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Of fear and aging

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Fear is one of the problems of aging and when sailing it can make life difficult. Learning to cope with getting older and living with fear and continuing to sail is described.

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

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Straight talk about the waterline

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A boat to be marked for its waterline must be properly set up between guides. The athwartship's plane or angle should then be carefully measured to get a straight waterline.

Author: Kulbach, Rod
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
Management, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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