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OnlysmsailingfortheBy CLARENCE ZAITZSAN DIEGO (UPI) — A little bit of sailing for landlubbers can be a lot of fun but the threshold at which it becomes boring or sickening is quickly reached.That’s why the 93-foot sailing ship California only puts out in pleasant weather and why her excursions to sea are kept short.Captain George Falkesgaard this year began running tour cruises by day. cocktail sails at night out of San Diego aboard the barquentine — a replica of sailing ships of the 1800s.If the ocean appears to be getting too choppy, he quickly refunds his customers’ money and returns them to the dock. Better no customers at all, than sick landlubbers bad-mouthing the California.CaliforniaSo far as the passengers are concerned, Falkesgaard concedes “there is blessed little to do aboard a boat.“About Wi or 2 hours into it, they begin to get turned off,” said Falkesgaarlt;:, who comes from a ttasfeft family whichhas been involved with the seasince 1376.The California has a colorful history. She was used by the Navy in World War II to move Australian spotters behind Japanese line.Decatpr AAUW plans art fairThe Decatur branch of the American Association of Univfrsi^yjWomen will sponsor its 19th annual Sidewalk Art Fair Oct. 3 on the grounds of Gordon-Bibt) School from 12:30to 5:30 p^rn.The fait*, detracts variousforms of original artwork andcrafts ganging from water colors, pen and ink drawings and oil painting to leathercraft, wood carving, metal work. I L-china painting and needlework An estimated 100 artists are expected to participate..Sandwiches, coffee and coif drinks will be served and live musical entertainment w-ill blt; provided. There will be a: admission charge.Artists wishing to enter should contact Mrs. J.R Barnes, 1602 Eastmeade, S.E.. Decatur.
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Athens News Courier
Athens, Alabama, US
Thu, Sep 23, 1976
Page 4
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