Discover a fascinating piece of history in this YT short, as we delve into the world of early explorers and their unusual remedies for snow blindness. Learn about the unique connection between liquid cocaine and Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition in 1914. Understand how the numbing properties of liquid cocaine were used to treat the excruciating pain of snow blindness, a condition akin to sunburn inside the eye. Uncover the hidden stories behind some of the most extraordinary human endeavors in this captivating short.

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New Zealand yachtsman Peter Burling talking about losing to MAPFRE in the final moments of Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race into Newport, Rhode Island.

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The Rock Adventure Cruise https://www.rocktheboat.co.nz/

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This week’s RORC Time Over Distance guest is one of the most successful Two-Handed sailors racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club. However, like most of the thousands of RORC members, Deb Fish is an amateur sailor who enjoys the challenges of offshore racing. Deb Fish works for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and in 2011received an OBE for her work with the UK Armed Forces. The Royal Ocean Racing Club has close to 4,000 members - they come from all walks of life and from all over the world. Deb Fish has been racing with Rob Craigie Two-Handed on Sun Fast 3600 Bellino. Winning their class in the 2019 RORC Season’s Points Championship, Bellino beat over one hundred professional and amateur teams. Bellino also achieved second overall for the 2019 season, racing against over 500 teams in a Rolex Fastnet Race year. Watch the half-hour interview with Deb Fish: an insight into maximizing performance for offshore racing, suitable for any sailor to put into practice. Join us on RORC Facebook and YouTube on Friday 26th March 2021, 1700 GMT. #TimeOverDistance #RORCRacing

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Congratulations to the owners of this 2024 Valhalla V-41. This vessel was delivered by Tim Gredick. Keep your eyes peeled to catch her out and about in Ocean Reef! HMY.com: https://www.hmy.com/ Yachts for sale: https://www.hmy.com/yachts-for-sale/ Sell Your Yacht: https://www.hmy.com/sell-your-yacht/ Our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HMYYachtSales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hmyyachts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/560708/ Website: https://www.hmy.com/

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