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Seasoned navigator, seaman and marine journalist Dag Pike, who wrote for MBY on many occasions, has passed away, aged 88. With over 65 years experience in ships, sail and power boats and the author of more than 40 nautical books, Dag Pike was one of the most respected seaman in the UK. He was perhaps best known for his record breaking Atlantic crossing with Sir Richard Branson and Sir Chay Blyth on Virgin Atlantic Challenger II in 1986. It beat the previous trans-Atlantic speed record of 3 days, 10 hours and 40 minutes, which was set in 1952 by the American passenger liner United States. Dag was the navigator onboard the successful 1986 attempt and was involved in the failed 1985 attempt, which saw ....
Yachting Monthly 0shares Seasoned navigator, seaman and marine journalist Dag Pike, who wrote for Yachting Monthly for decades, has passed away, aged 88 Legendary navigator and seaman Dag Pike has passed away, aged 88 With over 65 years experience in ships, sail and power boats and the author of more than 40 nautical books, Dag Pike was one of the most respected seaman in the UK. He was perhaps best known for his record breaking Atlantic crossing with Sir Richard Branson and Sir Chay Blyth on Virgin Atlantic Challenger II in 1986. It beat the previous trans-Atlantic speed record of 3 days, 10 hours and 40 minutes, which was set in 1952 by the American passenger liner ....
UAE weather alert: Beware of rough seas, blowing dust Web Report/Dubai Image: Twitter Today s weather will be dusty and partly cloudy in general with a drop in temperatures. Fresh winds, blowing dust and poor visibility have been forecasted at some parts of the country, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCM) said on Saturday. Blowing sand and suspended dust, reducing the horizontal visibility to 1000 m over Dalma Island (Al Dhafra Region).#Alert#Dust Alert#NCM (@NCMS media) March 13, 2021 Forecasters have also advised sea-goers in Arabian Gulf to be cautious of fresh to strong winds. In a statement, NCM said that strong winds with a speed of over 40kmph, are expected along with a wave height reaching up to six feet in the offshore areas of the Oman Sea from 9am until 6pm, Saturday. ....