Two old men and the sea

Article Abstract:

After a 30-year hiatus, a man and his now-blind friend decide to renew their old friendship with a cruise in a 37-ft sailboat. As they sail, their relationships crystalizes; the sighted friend is responsible for safety, the blind friend's memory bank for navigation. Together they weather crises.

Blind, Blind persons

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Squall in the Gulf Stream

Article Abstract:

A sailor describes being caught by a squall half way between New York and Bermuda aboard an Alberg 35. The wind was over 60 knots and the boat was knocked down so far that the spreaders were nearly in the water.

Squalls

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A first of a different kind

Article Abstract:

A recreational sailor describes his friendship with a novice sailor. When the friend died, his family asked the sailor to scatter his ashes over Lake Michigan.

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