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The young and the restless

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The exploits of 1996 sailing greats such as Brian Caldwell, David Dicks and Subaru Takahashi are discussed. One characteristic that these three had in common was their youth, notably Takahashi who is only 14 years old. All of them circumnavigated the globe without any companion.

Author: Murphy, Timothy F.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Personalities, Records and correspondence, Sailing, Sailors, Voyages around the world, Circumnavigation

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The adventures of Captain Concrete

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A family project to build a 55-ft ferro-cement sailboat on Harsens Island in Michigan's St Clair River is described. Construction began in 1972 and was finally finished in 1995. The owners first cruise was through the New York State Barge Canal System and then to Florida.

Author: Murphy, Timothy F., Gelsavage, Cornelius
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
Design and construction, Sailboats

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The boarding party

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The Coast Guard conducts boardings to enforce laws in areas such as drug smuggling, boating safety and immigration. Information on what to expect during a boarding is presented. A case study is included.

Author: Murphy, Timothy F.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
Laws, regulations and rules, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, United States. Coast Guard

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