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More Details of John Fisher’s Loss Overboard in Volvo Ocean Race

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Rick SpilmanApril 24, 2018

Years ago, when I sailed briefly on tall ships, I heard that the two most at-risk groups when going aloft were total novices and the most experienced old hands. The novices knew little, while the experienced sailors grew complacent. This came to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged AIS, John Fisher, Scallywag, Volvo Ocean
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