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Getting Ready for Offshore Sailing This Year

There are a lot of offshore sailing events coming this year and for those of us preparing ourselves and ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Up Front

UP FRONT 0
Schengen Agreement

Following last week’s Mindbender answer on the Schengen Agreement, the reply we published had some errors in it, for ...
On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Dock Talk

Dock Talk 0
Freddy: Longest-Lived Tropical Cyclone

(weather.com) – Freddy has broken the record for the longest-lasting treopical cyclone and is headed towards Mozambique for a second time. Freddy formed off Indonesia in early February ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Cape Cod Canal Reopens After Closure Due to North Atlantic Right Whales in the Waterway

(capecodtimes.com) – In early March the Cape Cod Canal was closed to traffic for nearly 21 hours after two whales were spotted in the canal. With only about ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
HIgh Seas Treaty

United Nations delegates have reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. This agreement comes after twenty years of talks, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Women Sail Too

Last week Outremer launched its final video as part of a multi-media campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day and the success of its long-standing ‘Ladies Only’ programs. The ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Salty Dawg Homeward Bound Rally Registration is Open

In 2020 The Salty Dawgs began their Homeward Bound rally bringing hundreds of COVID-19 stranded cruisers to the United States for the summer. The rally has continued and ...
On March 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Oven Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus can be prepared so many different ways, but this one from allrecipes.com is particularly delicious. The recipe calls for the asparagus to be seasoned with Parmesan cheese, ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

GALE FORCE WINDS | Sailing the Cape of STORMS | The Southernmost Tip of Africa

Survey Question of the Week

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 ...
On March 21, 2023 / By George Day

BOAT REVIEWS

Boat Reviews 0

Discover the Aluminum, Go-Anywhere Garcia Explocat 52

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On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Catana Ocean Class 50

Aluminum Garcia 45 Exploration Is Amazing

Introducing the All New Balance 442 Cruising Catamaran

On February 14, 2023

Inside the New Jeanneau Yachts 65 World Cruiser

On February 9, 2023

Nauti Styles Takes uf Aboard the Amazing Xquisite X5 Plus

On February 2, 2023

Inside New X-Yachts X56 with Yachting World

On January 26, 2023

In-Depth Look at the Highfield 290 and 310 Dinghies

On January 19, 2023

WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK

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 ...
On March 21, 2023 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What is an MMSI number and where in the U.S. do you go to get it? Send your ...
On March 21, 2023 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill

(mediterraneanliving.com) – This appetizer has a great combination of the saltiness of the feta mixing with the tanginess of ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Cleaning the Teak On Your Boat

(desperatesailors.com) – This article has suggestions for cleaning the teak onboard your boat, including the decks as well as ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Charter Chatter 0
Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

Mike Pickering, in Yachting Monthly explains that post hurricanes and pandemic, the British Virgin Islands are back and better than ever. ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Discover the Aluminum, Go-Anywhere Garcia Explocat 52

Watch Video ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

LAUNCHES

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 ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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 ...
On July 3, 2018 / By George Day
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 ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day
Launches 0
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, ...
On December 6, 2017 / By George Day

TECH TALK

Tech Talk 0
Motorola’s Bluetooth Dongle Enables Satellite Communications on Any Smartphone

(pocket-lint.com) – Motorola’s Defy Satellite Link will add satellite communication to any device, as long as you are running ...
On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Bow Thrusters on Sailboats

Have you ever watched a sailboat come easily into a slip space with just a touch of a button? ...
On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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Sea Trial a NEEL in La Rochelle, France

NEEL Trimarans has a terrific offer for you. They will be exhibiting the NEEL 43 and NEEL 47 in ...
On February 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle, WA

If you are in the Seattle, WA area a great place to visit is the Center for Wooden Boats. ...
On February 9, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Ocean Race Stopover: Newport, RI

Proving once again that it deserves its recognition as the Sailing Capital of the U.S., Newport welcomes the only ...
On February 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Miami International Boat Show

Its just about time for the Miami boat show, the largest boat show in the U.S. This year the ...
On January 26, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

Charter Chatter 0
Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

Mike Pickering, in Yachting Monthly explains that post hurricanes and pandemic, the British Virgin Islands are back and better than ever. ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Cleaning the Teak On Your Boat

(desperatesailors.com) – This article has suggestions for cleaning the teak onboard your boat, including the decks as well as ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Dinghy Choices for Cruisers

(hashtagboatlife.com) – There are plenty of options when looking for a dinghy. The dinghy serves as your mode of ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Tools to Forecast Weather

There are 6 tools NOAA meteorologists use to forecast weather, tools which help make better predictions as fast as ...
On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Lines for Running Rigging

This article from West Marine will help you decide what line is best to use for your running rigging. ...
On February 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

For the Hungry Crew 0
Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill

(mediterraneanliving.com) – This appetizer has a great combination of the saltiness of the feta mixing with the tanginess of ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Toasted Chocolate-Hazelnut Sandwiches

Just when you think you’ve made some really creative sandwiches, along comes this tasty treat from foodandwine.com. Make this ...
On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks