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How I realized my dream to sail around the world - Part 1

by Noonsite 28 Jan 12:12 UTC
Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito © Noonsite

Now more than half way through his circumnavigation, having set sail on his Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito from Cork in the south of Ireland in August 2016, Bill Forde tells us how he achieved his dream to sail around the world in a series of articles for INSIGHTS.

Part 1 begins with the planning stages and what steps Bill took to find the right boat for his circumnavigation.

Read the full article here...

This article has been provided by the courtesy of noonsite.com.

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