The Booby: A Remarkable Sailing Companion
Name: Jonathan Jagot Age: 26 Particularity: Has been sailing around the world since the age of 13
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28/11/2024
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Jonathan Jagot
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199
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Do you really take enough time to observe the natural world around you when you’re sailing? Do you pay enough attention to all those little things that, by dint of familiarity, sometimes end up becoming invisible, like pigeons in big cities or seagulls by the sea? If we stop for a moment and pay attention to these wonders that have become commonplace, nature reveals herself anew, full of secrets and wonder. One of my favorite sea companions is the Booby. They are great travelers and take advantage of their large wingspan - up to 6 feet (1.9 m) - to optimize their flight. Pragmatic, they don’t …
