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Voice of experience: High times

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A sailor describes his experience of passing the Pacific high-pressure system while joining up with the Triton 45 Ocean Star's owner Roger Davies to help deliver a boat from Ko Olina, Hawaii, to Washington's San Juan Islands. He explains how he and his team managed to survive when they team found that the four bolts holding the autopilot steering plate to the quadrant had sheared during the night when they were in the middle of the gale.

Author: Ka'Ahanui, Ken
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005

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Voice of Experience: Rock and roll

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An experienced sailor narrates his experience of how he went sailing with a group of people who did not know the nuances of sailing and how his sail turned out because of freak waves. The sailor also mentions some important tips on safety regulations that should be considered while sailing.

Author: Saracin, Phil
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004

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Voice of experience: Dances with freighters

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The pilot of a ship was really confused and afraid when he saw two other ships heading straight towards his ship. Soon he realized that the two ships had taken that route to create a 'lee' for some pilots to board and disembark from the ships.

Author: Content, David
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004

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