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Although the date when the world's first sailboat was built is unclear, in 2002 British and Kuwaiti archeologists discovered what they believe to be the oldest known boat remains in As-Sabiyah, Kuwait. The remains date back to around 5400 B.C., according to a Science Magazine article by Andrew Lawler. The supposed vessel is plank-shaped and constructed from reeds and bitumen, a gummy substance similar to tar. Although the finding lacks evidence of a sail or mast, the archeologists were confident about its authenticity because of the barnacles present on one side, indicating time spent in water. While carbon dating has verified its age, some researchers remain dubious about whether the object was indeed a boat.
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U.S. East Coast, Caribbean, The World!, Long-Term Cruising Under Sail

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:50:23 +0200
I'm looking for one-time, some-time or full-time crew, depending on your schedule and how much fun we have sailing together. Prefer a long-term mate, female, 30's to early 40's, slender, fit and under 5'5" (1.65m).

I bought this solid, roomy 42' ketch a year ago and brought her to a boat yard on the St. Johns River, about 30 miles west of St. Augustine, Florida. Here I've done a substantial refit, replacing/upgrading gear from rigging to thru-hulls, and installing a long list of new equipment from radar to water maker. It has been a challenging project, and fun much of the time. The result is one beautiful, eminently seaworthy cruising sailboat! I'm on the home stretch now. You're welcome to join me and help out, if you like. Guaranteed you'd learn a lot! Or you can just visit, see the boat and talk about upcoming cruises.

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40' - 45' Bluewater Cruiser?!

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:10:48 +0200
I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat and I am in need of some guidance. I was leaning towards a steel or aluminum hull but most do not have a swim step and walk through transom. It sounds kind of odd but the is a top criteria for me. Three reasons: it is easier to land big fish, it is easiers to board from a tender, and I have a dog who loves the water and if she jumps I need to get her back aboard somehow. Do you know of any steel hulled sloop or cutter rigs that have a walk through transom and a swim step?! I am looking at the 40'-45' range.

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Sailing Crew Wanted For Biscay And Atlantic Passages Leaving UK In September.

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:31:28 +0200
We are a large family leaving UK in September to cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean on our brand new sailing yacht, a Lagoon 420 catamaran looking for competent and adventurous individual or couple to help us on the long passages (Biscay and Atlantic) and possibly beyond if it works out..........

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