A visit from Uncle Bob
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A sailor recounts his experience aboard a 59-ft. sloop during Hurricane Bob's arrival at Uncle Roberts Cove near Cape Cod, MA. The ordeal, which included gusts of 100-knot winds, provided valuable lessons in seamanship and in preparation.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Pilots and pilotage, Ship pilots, Hurricane Bob, 1991
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1995
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Off-the-wind boom control
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The four basic types of vangs are rope tackles, rigid vangs, screw-type vangs and hydraulic vangs. Vang installation and use of preventers and boom brakes are discussed.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
Equipment and supplies, Buyers Guide, Sailboats
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
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