Ship of dreams

Article Abstract:

A sailboat enthusiast constructed his dream boat made of molded wood on a laminated wood frame. The task took five years to complete because it was done during spare time as he was still employed during the first three years. The project provided substantial satisfaction despite the hardships.

Personal narratives, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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New-age navigating

Article Abstract:

An upgrading of the Navstar global positioning system (GPS) is foreseen as the new millenium approaches. Variations in satellite orbital information in old GPS navigator and actual satellite positions for the new GPS time are foreseen as soon as GPS time is reset to zero on Aug 21, 1999.

Navigation

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What, no backstay?!

Article Abstract:

'Thursday Child' has been regarded as a breakthrough boat because of its innovations which include a second generation B&R rig, mast ruts and no backstays for easy handling on reefs. The aluminum mast used on the boat is lighter compared with other boats using carbon fiber.

Sails

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