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    Joyce Sousa

    At left above, Alberg 30 Carina Vela sailing once again — this time on a cruise to the Isle of Shoals. Co-author Chris in the cockpit maneuvers the tiller by foot. Above, Captain Stephen and his now much more loyal crew, Joyce. At right, Carina Vela in the slings as she is about to be immersed at Glouchester, Mass.
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    Rebirth of Carina Vela

    It took willpower, elbow grease, and a whole lot of paint, but in the end a skeptic was won over Issue 10 : Jan/Feb 2000 The fall of 1997 brought with it the usual sights. . . the oranges, yellows, an...

    Joyce Sousa
    October 20, 2026
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