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The wind probably isn't helping them either.

That much sail area...doesn't require a lot of wind to push against the removal efforts. Heck, the wind is what pushed the nose into the side of the canal.

(In response to this post by HokieDan95)

Posted: 03/27/2021 at 09:53AM

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