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Seamanship: Coming alongside in the real world

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A cruiser onboard Morgan's Cloud, a 56-foot McCurdy and Rhodes cutter navigating the intricate coastal passages of the western coast of Norway was faced with rising tides. Long dock lines are the key to cope up with big tides and bunger cords keep springlines from fouling when the tides rise.

Author: Harries, John
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
Seamanship, Tides

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Slowing down in northern Norway

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An overview of the coast of Norway and the wonderful, spectacular fjords explaining their fascination with islands is presented. Norway's fantastic hiking enhanced the other attractions and made it a near-perfect cruising destination.

Author: Harries, John
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
Description and travel

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Boathandling: Sailing with the iron genny

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An unabashed motorsailor shares the pros and cons of motorsailing and explains the way to motorsail far more efficiently with proven techniques. He knows first hand about the advantages of using the iron genny with his sails.

Author: McPhee, Jonathan T.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
United States, Sailing, Trade-winds, Trade winds

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Subjects list: Research, Methods, Norway, Sailors
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