Answers to ASJ Winter 2005

NAME THAT BOAT?

Laser Boats weigh 130 pounds and are 13'9" long, with a beam of 4'1". The triangular sail area is 75 sq. feet. The Laser sailboat was designed by Bruce Kirby and is also hand-crafted in the United States. In addition to recreational sailing, the Laser has been awarded Olympic status by the International Sailing Federation. The boat is 13'10" long with a beam of 4'6" and also weighs 130 pounds. The triangular sail area is 76 sq. feet with a mast height of 20'1".

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WHERE AM I?

Montego Bay is Jamaica's second city in size and importance, but it is the island's tourism capital. It boasts the most hotel accommodations, the most transport facilities and is, in fact, a cosmopolitan holiday center, offering a wide choice of amenities. The first tourists came here in the 1880's. Since then, this town has been visited by millions of foreigners.