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Old 23-12-2008, 13:24   #1
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If you head offshore in winter
lots of folks come on the board and ask what is the big deal about heading offshore in heavy weather, they are experienced and the boat is sound. Here is one example of a not too smart decision
Storm leaves sails, voyage to Puerto Rico in tatters | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal

some pictures at

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=442002

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=441999

At least they saved the boat.
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