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Short-winded rhapsody

“Grasping for Air,” as all of John Balzar’s writing about sailing, was informative and delightful. For thousands of years, courageous men of iron have sailed ships of wood. The celebration of sailing remains a spiritual, historical and satisfying experience.

Rob George

Hermosa Beach

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