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Sail training

Tall ships, young crews

Dec 21st 2000
From The Economist print edition

PARENTS: think of an activity for your offspring with no drugs, not very much clubbing, and the near-impossibility of sex. Think of a sport which provoked the lady mayor of Cadiz last summer to offer this unprecedented invitation: “Crews, you are full of youth and strength. Feel free to give rein to the joy of your youth, and fill our town with happiness tonight.” Think tall-ships racing.

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