Rodney Myrvaagnes ) writes:
The most bedrock principle is the need for a capable crew. An archaic
design may make you feel salty, but that isn't the same thing.
That is the assessment I read of Joshua Slocam and Spray, an ordinary
east coast lobster boat, and extrodinary sailor with a lifetime of
ocean sailing experience. I think also luck since the life expectancy of
sailors was low in his day.
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