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Dear Abby, Huge Storm Approaching!
Having resided in the confines of a sheltered world, we’re not sure if Abby Sunderland yet understands that when she returns to the States, she’s likely to face a bigger storm than any she saw in the Southern Ocean. It’s true that much of the general public — knowing as much about sailing in the…
Delta Ditch Beat
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Abby Sunderland is Alive
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What’s Up for the Weekend
No other race on the West Coast, maybe even the world, gives you looks like this. The Delta Ditch Run turns 20 this year, we can’t wait to help it celebrate. © Erik Simonson The Delta Ditch Run turns 20 years old tomorrow; if you’re aboard one of the 153 monohulls or 31 multihulls entered…
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