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Sextant
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Since I have been slacking a little this week (it has been really busy around here), here is a little entertainment that I found on good old YouTube. Take a few minutes and enjoy these sailboat bloopers. It will surely brighten your Saturday. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyBUc8bqzp8&w=420&h=315] ……make sure you are always safe out there. ~T.R.C.
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