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Travels with peat

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Kicki Ericson and Thies Matzen on their Wanderer III boat discovered the beauty of Falkland Island, fighting with the wind with skill. They watched the yearly exodus of the petrels, albatros, and rockhopper penguins, helped to plant tussoc grass, and to built a hut during their journey on the island.

Author: Matzen, Thies
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005

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Rigging: Around alone with an unstayed mast

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An account of a sailor's journey around the world is given, where he has used a single sail that lasted him the whole trip. His experience and his difficulties in terms of the weather changes, and strong currents are described.

Author: Schwab, Bruce
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004

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In Iskra's wake

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Reflections of those who influenced the life of the cruiser, who sails legend's boats, are discussed. Irving Johnson and the Hiscocks were some of the sailors that had influenced the sailorEs life.

Author: Matzen, Thies
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
Influence, Seafaring life, Seafaring (Lifestyle)

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Subjects list: United States, Personal narratives, Sailing, Sailors
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