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Yacht Sean Seamour II Sinks In Mid Atlantic - Dream adventure on high seas turns into sailor's sailing nightmare.

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:40:17 +0200
This is the log of actions and events driven by the only-subsequently named Sub-tropical Storm Andrea, leading to the sinking of s/v Sean Seamour II and the successful rescue of its entire crew on the early morning of May 7th 2007. We departed from Green Cove Springs on the Saint Johns River in the early morning of May 2nd, 2007. Gibraltar was our prime destination with a planned stopover in the Azores for recommissioning and eventually fuel. The vessel, on its second crossing was fully prepared and some of the recent preparations done by Holland Marine and skipper with crew were as follows:....

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Seattle To Hawaii And Guam - Sailing Crew Needed.

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:42:01 +0200
I need 2 or 3 sailing crew for Seattle to Hawaii and on to Guam. I will depart from Seattle/Port Angeles on or about 1 September and leave the boat in Guam. The boat is a 42 ft Cheoy Lee, well outfitted and solid. I am expecting to allow 2 months for the trip to Guam including 10 days port time in Hawaii for refitting and repair.

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Sailing Crew Wanted For 50' Cat Delivery - Cape Town To Bvi

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:19:50 +0200
Looking for sailing crew for a Voyage 500 delivery. I am hoping to leave the first week in December from Cape Town and doing a direct trip to Tortola aprox. 34 days. You will have to find your own way to Cape Town and from Tortola. All expenses on board will be covered food etc. Perfect for getting sea-time.

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