Yard sailing

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Yard sales can provide substantial price discounts for sailboat gears and equipment. Examples of such bargains are $1,000 worth of Dacron line bought for $20, $1 for a hatch, $30 for an IBM 286 computer, a tiny Magnavox television set for $2 and a bucket of assorted bolts and screws for $1.

Author: Palley, Reese
Equipment and supplies, Appreciation, Sailboats, Garage sales

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Overheard in Fiddler's Green

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Jones inspired sailors who were beckoned by the call of the sea. His insights and passion for seafaring has been shared by most sailors. Moreover, his life has enticed seamen to search for Fiddler's Green, a legendary place where every sailor is rewarded for being a sailor.

Author: Palley, Reese
Behavior

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He was the one against the gods

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Renowned sailor, author and adventurer Tristan Jones died on Jun. 21, 1995, due to complications from a stroke. Jones crossed the Atlantic more than 20 times and circumnavigated the globe three time. His nine books about the sea was immensely popular.

Author: Palley, Reese
Obituary

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Subjects list: Sailors, Jones, Tristan
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