Americas Cup
Some interesting and almost forgotten history of the Americas Cup. Here is a brief look at the oldest trophy in sports.
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Sad, that I still have no idea how to use one of these. I found this video quite helpful in describing how to get a rough fix on location. I am sure this is becoming a lost art with all of the available technology today. However, I think of it as an essential skill in…
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