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    Henry Cordova

    is a geographer/cartographer who has been a sailor of the military persuasion (U.S. Naval Reserve on the USS Dewey) and of the recreational variety (a San Francisco Pelican and a MacGregor 22) for most of his life.

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    Sextant Reflections

    Celestial bodies have lost their star appeal Issue 97 : Jul/Aug 2014 I was in my early twenties when I first learned about celestial navigation. I had an interest in astronomy as a kid, was a fairly k...

    Henry Cordova
    May 14, 2026
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    Island Packet Interview

    Robert K. Johnson, N.A., is the founder, chief designer, and CEO of Island Packet Yachts of Largo, Florida. The company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the boatbuilding business, specializing i...

    Henry Cordova
    October 1, 2004
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