SIGHTINGS — continued Among events in Southern California will be Discover Sailing at Orange Coast College in Newport Beach. OCC's goal is get 100 new sailors out on the water. A complete index can be found at www.summersailstice.com. While you're there, be sure to sign up — you could win prizes, the ultimate of which is a one-week monohull or multihull charter at one of 25 Sunsail bases worldwide. Don't see an event that suits your interests or location? The website is also the place to go if you want to organize an event of your own. — chris
the seine — continued were related to the specific landscapes along the Seine. My friend and I were both studying architecture and had just finished our first year. During that time we'd taken a load of art, history, painting and graphic courses. At the time it seemed natural for an architect to know and feel the connection with the art of the 19th, and earlier, centuries." Sailing on the Seine might seem a little unusual, but it was actually a very popular sport with plein aire Impressionist painters. In fact, sailboats were among their favorite subjects. One of the finest Impressionist painters, and perhaps the best sailor of them all, was Gustave Caillebotte. He was so enthusiastic about sailing that he designed his own boats. If you've sailed anywhere unusual, we'd love to hear about it. (Email richard@latitude38.com.) — richard
Above: Dietmar and his crewman, Dan, clown around with a mini-globe that marks their progress. Their route back to the West Coast from Fiji wasn't a joyride, but it wasn't too painful either. If you'd like to follow their lead, remember that the key to success is waiting for favorable weather windows. Spread: An unspoiled anchorage along 'Carinthia's route back to the West Coast
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