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FEATURED SAILBOAT
identical rigs, a keel with a 10-ton bulb, and a high tech
continued from page 6
water ballast system.
Mari-Cha IV’s current total of five world records also
shattered a second major world record on the same
includes: best times in the Antigua to Guadeloupe race,
voyage: En route she became the first monohull vessel to
the West Coast - Hawaii Pacific race, and, most recently,
sail over 500 nautical miles in a single day. Not a bad
the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge race.
showing for one’s maiden voyage.
To learn more and watch as this larger-than-life sailboat
Robert Miller, the billionaire co-founder of the Hong
continues to rack up records, visit the official site at
Kong based Duty Free Shops chain, funded the Mari-Cha
www.maricha4.com.
IV construction utilizing a top-notch design team
including Clay Oliver, Greg
Elliot, Phillipe Briand,
Mike Sanderson, and Jef
D’Etiveaud. The imposing
Mari-Cha IV was launched
in August 2003, just over
two years after her
construction began at the
JMV boatyard in
Cherbourg, France.
Built fully with the idea of
speed in mind, she weighs
(only) 50 tons. Don’t look
for posh accommodations
below. Since lack of
weight is vital to achieving
high speeds, the Mari-Cha
IV’s design team did not
allow for any non-
essentials. The vessel’s key
The Mari-Cha IV currently hold five world records, including the records for covering the most
features include two nearly
nautical miles in one day and the fastest transatlantic crossing.
SAFETY AT SEA
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children and the adults who are present during her
lecture. Ashley’s close states the case – “Thanks for
teaching me the safety issues on the water!”
WHERE AM I?
As Jean so eloquently put it, “lessons learned young stay
with you your entire life. Hopefully, these kids have
learned some important lessons about boating safety.”
We in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary hope so.
In fact, we’re counting on it!
Do you think your child’s class would benefit from a visit
by a Coast Guard Auxiliarist? If so, why not contact your
local Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla. The United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer
component of Team Coast Guard. Founded in 1939 by
an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and
re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 31,000
volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands ANSWER ON THE ASA WEBSITE AT WWW.ASA.COM
of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.
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