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The straight, true course of 'Wrong Way' Chay

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Sailor and entrepreneur Chay Blyth became known as 'Wrong Way' after he sailed around the world upwind against prevailing winds and currents in 1971. He has also organized a similar trip around the world for amateur sailors called the BT Global Challenge.

Author: McCormick, Herb
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
Behavior, Competitions, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Blyth, Chay

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And now for something completely different

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Sunsail's Club Colonna, on the Caribbean island of Antigua is an ideal destination for sailing vacations. It is a family oriented resort that boasts of a multitude of activities such as sandcastle construction to sailing and spa treatments.

Author: McCormick, Herb
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
Caribbean Region, Vacations, Description and travel, Caribbean Islands

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Straight Aero

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The Aero Rig is a freestanding, rotating mast that is simple to operate and has a very efficient sail plan. The yard is set high as a safety feature, and the rig is easily reefed by one person.

Author: McCormick, Herb
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
Evaluation, Masts and rigging, Aero Rig (Boating equipment)

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