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Weathering the bromides

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A sailor and writer relates his past experiences with friends and non-enthusiasts who believe that sailing is merely a waste of time and money. He also details how he was gradually seduced by the idea of becoming a sailor and owning his own boat.

Author: Froncek, Thomas
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Personal narratives, Finance, Sailboats, Sailors

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Finding a partner

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Becoming a true sailing partner is a significant challenge. Boats can seem very small if occupied by people who lack understanding for each other, and it is vital that personalities are able to complement each other.

Author: Rose, Greg
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001

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The bug

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The sailing bug can come from anywhere and does not necessarily have to be inherited. Books and pictures can fuel the imagination until the opportunity comes along to take up sailing and an obsession is born.

Author: Froncek, Thomas
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
Portrayals, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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