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The man that was found off the catamaran Queequeg II is Leo Sherman. He was found clinging to the boat and is hopefully now receiving medical attention. Apparently, divers are going to search the boat more thoroughly. We are still hoping that my dad  (Joe Strykowski) and Quen Cultra could be out there on a raft or the dingy - or clinging to something. I feel caught between joy and despair. Having hope but wanting to brace myself against the awful blow that might be coming. One hopeful thing...the rescuers apparently noticed that there were more civilian ships in the area than normal. It makes me feel that, if they are out there, they will be found.
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"Durban 2010 and Beyond" Wins 1st Leg - Durban 2010 and Beyond has won the second race of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race from La Rochelle to Salvador da Bahia. Crossing the finish line at 15:45 UTC the South African team have gained the maximum 10 points by winning the first ocean crossing and the result has moved them to the top of the overall leader board from their fifth place position at the end of Race 1.
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Can anyone out there give me some advice on sailing a motorised cat from Durban to Seychelles? We are almost but not quite complete landlubbers and we will need advice on training, licensing and anything else of importance.
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Does anyone have information/opinions on sailing from Seychelles,Chagos, Cocos Keeling, Australia (Onslow seems closest to Cocos). This should be 3628 nm altogether. Would it be possible to make this passage now in July?
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The well known and trusted 'Keel Over' pads are now available from Cruising Connections, and can be posted/shipped to any destination around the world.
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Use the original Sea-Band for seasickness while out sailing - The Sea-Band has been clinically tested against nausea and vomiting in travel, helping combat seasickness. It's also been proven to be effective in pregnancy, anaesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which induce nausea.
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Tony Herrick has published two new marine ebooks covering the sailing passage across the Indian Ocean. 1) "Indian Ocean Crossing Notes - East to West and West to East". 2) "Cruising the Islands & Atolls of the Mozambigue Channel" And of course his ebook "Welcome to Durban - A Sailor's Guide" - to assist sailors to make safe landfall in South Africa.
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The sailing yacht Moquini which went missing during the Mauritius to Durban yacht race a year ago and lost all crew has been examined and the official report has been announced.
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