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Cruising Shot of the Week
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Cruising Shot of the Week 0Delivery from Portland to Osterville. Off Marblehead, MA in November enjoying a typical New England scene. Photo by Scott ...
Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0Antigua at Last
After a weather window closed on the Salty Dawg Fall Caribbean Rally on November 1, the fleet of about ...
Up Front
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UP FRONT 0From last week’s Just Cruising Column: Are YouTube Vloggers Inspiring New Sailors?
Hi George, It is an interesting phenomenon. Our next door neighbor has, to our knowledge, never been on a ...
Dock Talk
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Dock Talk 0
The Mysterious Green Flash
(iflscience.com) – For years sailors have sought to see the green flash, an astronomical phenomenon that can be seen over large bodies of water or desert. They can ...
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Unsung Heroes
(gCaptain.com) – The United Seamen’s Service recently gave out its annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award to recognize bravery at sea. At the ceremony officers and crew ...
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Two Rescued from Grounded Yacht
rte.ie) – A 50-foot yacht got into trouble in stormy seas off the coast of the Republic of Ireland. Two sailors were rescued when their boat washed ashore ...
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Robin Knox-Johnston Encounters a Pod of Orcas
Renowned offshore sailor Robin Knox-Johnston recently had an encounter with a pod of 7-10 orcas off the Spanish coast of Cape Finisterre. The 83-year old was sailing his ...
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Two Buildings Destroyed by Fire at Seaport Marine, CT
(theday.com) – Just before 9pm on Sunday a major fire broke out at Seaport Marine in Mystic, CT. The wind driven fire destroyed a large storage and office ...
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Documents and Other Considerations when Cruising Abroad
When making plans to go cruising abroad don’t forget the documentation you will need in each country you visit. Clearance formalities vary from country to country. Using a ...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Survey Question of the Week
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Question of the Week 0Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your thoughts ...
BOAT REVIEWS
WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your thoughts ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
On cruising boat, where would you find a “fid” and what is it used for? Send your answers ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror and we are entering into the holiday season. This appetizer from aheadofthyme.com ...
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Charter Chatter 0Bareboat Charter Tips
The American Sailing Association (ASA) has 11 tips to help you have the best bareboat charter vacation. Some tips ...
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Dock Talk 0The Mysterious Green Flash
(iflscience.com) – For years sailors have sought to see the green flash, an astronomical phenomenon that can be seen ...
LAUNCHES
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Boat Reviews 0
Dusseldorf 2019
This is the 50th anniversary of the Dusseldorf Boat Show, running through January 27. With over 1,500 sailboats and motorboats its as if being a kid in a ...
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Boat Reviews 0
The New Oceanis 46.1: The Latest Generation Family Cruiser Debuts This Fall
The Oceanis 46.1 is the latest in our range of sailing yachts dedicated to blue water cruising. Based on the wildly successful Oceanis 51.1, she has all the ...
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Launches 0
Guillaume Verdier: The Frenchman Who is Designing the Future of Sailing
Yacht design has evolved rapidly in the last decade with the development of swinging keels, foils, wing sails and much more. And one designer has left his creative ...
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Really Cool New Frers 57-Foot Cruiser Pushes the High-Tech Envelope
The pairing of a world renowned naval architect with a builder whose name is synonymous with some of the fastest and most illustrious racing yachts on the globe, ...
TECH TALK
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Tech Talk 0Reefing Furlers by Karver
Reefing furler manufacturers are not so many in the world, and it is therefore a small revolution to see ...
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Tech Talk 0Dinghy Davits
(BoatUS) – When a boat is large enough for even the occasional overnight, the need for a dinghy becomes ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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Cool Things to Do 0Buy a National Historic Landmark
(autoevolution.com) – In 1997, the U.S. National Parks Service designated the Victory Chimes, a 131-foot three-masted schooner as a ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Exploring the Great Loop
For many of us the boating season is ending and it is time to start thinking about your 2023 ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Try the New Ferry Service in Dover, UK
This month a new ‘greener’ ferry service will be starting up for pedestrians and cyclists who would like to ...
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Cool Things to Do 0International SeaKeepers Society
The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. Their citizen ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0
Bareboat Charter Tips
The American Sailing Association (ASA) has 11 tips to help you have the best bareboat charter vacation. Some tips ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Shrink Wrap Your Boat for Winter
Winter is coming up fast and if you have been thinking about shrink wrapping your boat, this article in ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Making Music Onboard
topboatmag.com) – Music onboard can be a great way way to meet your fellow cruisers and can be a ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Understanding Yourself Before You Go Cruising
To make your journey more comfortable, its a good idea to take a look at yourself. Are you a ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0When to Tack
Mark Rushall in Sailing Today uses his experience on both racing and cruising boats to explain the decision making ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror and we are entering into the holiday season. This appetizer from aheadofthyme.com ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Pesto
Saveur.com has a recipe for a classic pesto. It seems there are more and more different styles of pesto ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
On cruising boat, where would you find a “fid” and what is it used for? Send your answers ...
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