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St. Martin and St. Maarten

St. Martin and St. Maarten Travel Guide

The majority of the yacht crew doesn't know the difference between a gaff and a gallow, but that isn't a deterrent for this race. Off they go aboard Dennis Connor's America's Cup winner Stars and Stripes. The wind howls through the sails, and Captain Morgan (not the pirate but a sailor from Jamaica) shouts, "Get ready to tack. We can take the lead." The trimmers, grinders, and winchers man their stations. The boat gets within hearing range of its rival, another Cup contender, Canada II, and friendly barbs are exchanged. More »

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