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Sydney-Hobart: hell and high water

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The 1998 Sydney-Hobart race tragedy that killed six sailors puts into focus the unpredictability of weather forecasting. Only the heroic efforts by rescuers, the skill of the sailors, and divine intervention prevented more deaths from happening.

Author: Mundle, Rob
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1999
Accidents

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Gilmour's still chasing the cup

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Australian sailor Peter Gilmour discusses why he continues to compete in the America's Cup even though he has never won.

Author: Mundle, Rob
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 2001
Interview, Public opinion, America's Cup races, Sailors, Gilmour, Peter

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2000 Sydney-Hobart Race

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Roger Hickman describes the equipment he selected for the 2000 Sydney-Hobart Race.

Author: Mundle, Rob
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 2001
Equipment and supplies, 2000 AD

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Subjects list: Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, Sydney Hobart Race (Boat race), Australia
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