The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
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FLOTSAM Mark Chew FLOTSAM Mark Chew

Hoana - Past, Present, Future. 

Let’s face it: those of us in this room belong to a religion, a cult, if you like. It’s not a blessing of the fleet kind of religion; it's a nature-worshipping religion, a pagan religion, a mystery cult. The deepest mystery of all - is, of course - where does all the money go? Yes - our totems do demand the occasional sacrifice of the fatted wallet. But what do they offer in return?

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