Re: The Vinland Map Find Or Fraud?

"Eric Stevens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 10:00:03 -0000, "Vaughan Sanders"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I wouldn't have thought that 18 lbs of lead on your shoulders would
> have been either a buoyancy aid or ensure you float the right way up.
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> Eric Stevens

It helps you keep the sail still, adds at least 1 knot to your speed.
It has enough floatation to make the buoyancy neutral.

If you hit the water at 40 knots you bounce :-)), I do have a helmet but
I don't often wear it.

Jamie