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When The Earth Was Flat
When doctrine interferes with destiny, you might say that you have a problem. Look to Christopher Columbus for guidance.
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Sally’s Odd at Sea by Sally Kettle
Sally rows across the Atlantic Ocean from the Spanish Canary Island of La Gomera to Barbados not once but twice; a 2-woman team with her mother and then as 4-woman team
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Amateur Radio and Distance Sailors
Amateur radio opens many new communication windows to long distance sailors. Radio traffic nets are available assist sailboats in making their next trip a safe passage.
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Magellan: Great Explorer or Villain?
Magellan is better known in Philippine History as one of the Spanish Conquistador. Perhaps his role was unforgiveable to some since he was the one who brought the Spaniards to the Island and four centuries of oppression ensued. However, he was also a great explorer and navigator.
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The Cook Islands
Fishing, whale-watching and diving allow visitors to experience unspoilt marine environments. They will also help the local economy.
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GPS & Principles of Navigation
Boaters should understand the basic navigation principles that underlie the basis of modern GPS receivers. This knowledge will improve your results and ease of use.
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The Lindberghs' Summer Excursion Part I
In the summer of 1931 Charles Lindbergh was bored, so he planned a summer excursion befitting the man who first flew the Atlantic: He would fly the great circle route to the orient in a seaplane with his wife as co-pilot.
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Part 1: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Zora Neale Hurston's influential book is reviewed in two parts to savor her gifted way of poetic writings focusing on black love. Here in part one of the review, Chapter 1 thru Chapter 9 are explored and discussed.
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