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Page 90
In the jargon of the game this is called ' preserving the balance of power ' , and of course it is an option open only to those countries which carry enough weight to tip the scales - not , in present circumstances , to Britain .
In the jargon of the game this is called ' preserving the balance of power ' , and of course it is an option open only to those countries which carry enough weight to tip the scales - not , in present circumstances , to Britain .
Page 288
The normal charge for the 26 - day Course is £ 90 . There are a few Bursary assisted berths available . Courses start on the following Mondays : -18th October ( No. 1 - very few vacancies ) ; 22nd November ( No.
The normal charge for the 26 - day Course is £ 90 . There are a few Bursary assisted berths available . Courses start on the following Mondays : -18th October ( No. 1 - very few vacancies ) ; 22nd November ( No.
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Of course if there were extra jobs to - be done , such as sail - changing or reefing down , all members were on call . The watch that night held little comfort . When I took over at two a.m. the wind had increased to a good Force Six ...
Of course if there were extra jobs to - be done , such as sail - changing or reefing down , all members were on call . The watch that night held little comfort . When I took over at two a.m. the wind had increased to a good Force Six ...
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