It allows for taller masts, bigger hulls and greater sail area for the same weight.

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Behind the super maxis, the rest of the fleet is battling for handicap honors, which take into account each yacht's dimensions and sail area.

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The German ship Hansa Stavanger was among several pirated vessels trying to sail to the area some 300 miles off the Somali coast, a Somali journalist told CNN.

CNN: Source: Pirates repel sailors attempting to reach captain

Together these two winds produce a shield that allows certain types of matter in the outer regions of the accretion disk area to sail away safely, said the scientists from the Goddard center.

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Gary Megson's side had earlier seen a header from Helguson sail over and Guthrie shoot wide when unmarked inside the area.

BBC: Aston Villa 4-0 Bolton

They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner was expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the area is heavily Democratic.

NPR: Voters Head To Polls In Ex-Rep. Jackson's District

Kelly's win all but assures she will sail through the April 9 general election and head to Washington, because the Chicago-area district is overwhelmingly Democratic.

WSJ: Anti-gun Democrat shoo-in to replace Jackson Jr.

The nomination all but assures that Kelly will sail through the April 9 general election and head to Washington, because the Chicago-area district is overwhelmingly Democratic.

WSJ: Anti-gun Democrat shoo-in to replace Jackson Jr.

Martin's discoveries set in motion further research in this area and it was in the spirit of his work that a ship named Weatherbird II set sail for the tropical waters of the eastern Atlantic earlier this month.

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