Reaching for the sky

Article Abstract:

Hampton University's yacht sailing team is the country's first intercollegiate team made up of African-Americans. The team is coached by Gary Bodie, who was recruited from the U.S. Naval Academy. The Hampton yacht racing program started in 1995.

Evaluation, College sports, African American sailors, Hampton University

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Thread lightly and carry a big stick: a new process from North that molds a sail in one piece

Article Abstract:

The 3DL process allows North Sails to construct sails in three dimensions using one piece of laminated fabric. Three boats with the new sails placed well in the 1993 Race Week at Key West.

Canvas and related products, Production management, Design and construction, Sails, North Sails Group Inc.

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Semantic depression: all boats are yachts

Article Abstract:

The definition of the word "yacht" is discussed, with focus on the difficulty of obtaining a simple definition and the exclusive associations of the activity of yachting.

Social aspects, Analysis, Column, Recreation, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Connotation (Linguistics)

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