nautical
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The experienced sailor who has captained big boats for 30 years said people thought Freya would not last a week, yet they have logged 18,000 nautical miles in 15 months.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The GSF's organisers said all the boats had been intercepted by Tuesday evening, with one managing to get within 80 nautical miles of the Palestinian territory.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Mr. Dolin is an experienced hand at nautical adventure; this is his 17th book.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Down the trail, out of the darkness of the bush and into the light of the slanting bars of sunlight, joggling along with his peculiar nautical roll, came—Ch.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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