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The tall ships and other historic sailing vessels left Amsterdam around 2 p.m. on Sunday, amidst a large crowd; the event has attracted approximately 2.5 million visitors over the past five days.
Anyone walking through the city this week can hardly miss it: dozens of Jehovah's Witnesses' carts line the IJ River, squares, and street corners around Sail. Thousands of members from all over the country have been brought to Amsterdam especially for the event, they say. Volunteers stand in groups at the display cases, containing booklets about the faith, every hundred meters. "We have 2,900 volunteers here, spread across 43 locations with a to…
Tall Ship Sailing: What to Know Before You Go
Sailing aboard traditionally rigged tall ships — those graceful ships with tall masts and billowing sails — offers a glimpse of the past and a bit of adventure. As a weekend sailor and history buff, I hop aboard tall ships whenever I can. Most recently, I cruised on the 100-year-old schooner Zodiac in Bellingham, Washington.Over the years, I’ve learned that sailing on a floating museum piece can be an incredible experience, but it’s not for ever…
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