Dongfeng 东风 East Wind is the Chinese entry in the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race.  Five of the teams are now doing the often brutal round Ireland and Britain race.  Here's an interview with a Chinese crew member who goes by the name Horace. - gwc
Coast Guard Grants Temporary Relief to Mariners as Shutdown Paralyzes 
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National Maritime Center remains closed as government shutdown approaches 
record length The U.S. Coast Guard has extended merchant mariner 
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