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by Nancy Knudsen on 2 Aug 2006
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Serendipity is a one of life’s magic free gifts. And Serendipity it was in Valletta Harbour in Malta yesterday.

Every fortnight Sail-World publishes the delightful 'Letters from the Med' by Ian and Andrea Treleaven, owners of lovely Beneteau Cadiz, and authors of what is now an exceptional coffee table production by the same name.

So when a yacht berthed right next to Blackwattle in Msida Marina, we were astonished and delighted to find it was Cadiz. Do read their latest missive below.

This week there is a wide range of stories, from UK Halsey’s new safety video, to the amazing Loop Dyneema which can stop both noise and chafing around your deck fittings, to the sad tale of the serious pollution of the Mediterranean.

The Darwin to Kupang Rally has happened again, and the increasing popularity of this rally with the world’s cruising fraternity says much about its advantages.

We also discuss the new offerings from the highly successful Bavaria Brand, and this week’s destination is Crete, where our yacht Blackwattle has just spent a few days. From now on in Blackwattle’s passage tales, we will be including up to date cruising notes for long range cruisers.

So read on, enjoy, and…

Sail Safe
Nancy Knudsen
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