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Renaissance man

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New Zealander Peter Blake, winner of the America's Cup, Whitbread Round-the-World race and Jules Verne Trophy, relates his experiences in the world of cruising and racing. He made comments on issues regarding seamanship, sailboat design, family cruising and teaching kids to sail.

Author: Wales, Patience
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Blake, Peter

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Putting time on ice

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The husband and wife sailing team of American Deborah Shapiro and Swede Rolf Bjelke lead an extraordinary life. Their groundbreaking Arctic-to-Antarctic voyage aboard the boat Northern Light has set new standards for photographic documentation.

Author: Wales, Patience
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers, Shapiro, Deborah, Bjelke, Rolf

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Free: no strings attached

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The editors of Sail magazine have come up with a free book offer for subscribers entitled, "Vacations Under Sail." It is intended as a definitive guide to boat chartering and addresses beginners' questions about the activity.

Author: Wales, Patience
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Publishing industry, Recreation, Sailing, Voyages and travels, Seafaring life, Seafaring (Lifestyle), Sailboat living, Vacations Under Sail (Book)

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Subjects list: Behavior, Sailors, Editorial
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