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AFR Midnight Rambler—Hell on White Water
After the knockdown that tore the anemometer off the top of the mast, the Ramblers had to do some quick and serious thinking about their options. The Sword of Orion hadn't broadcast its warning yet, but everyone knew that conditions were dangerous and getting worse.
As Ed, Bob, and Arthur engaged in a tense discussion about whether to pull out of the race, they saw another boat heading in the opposite direction. The boat was bigger than AFR Midnight Rambler. In the distance it appeared to be a BH 41—a 41-foot cruiser-racer, and it was not doing well.
Steering a boat in big waves is no easy task, especially ...
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