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Cruising Shot of the Week

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    A sunny visit to Catalina island with a view from above Avalon Harbor.   Our La Bella Vida sitting ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Just Cruising With George Day

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    Kirsten Neuschäfer: Sailing’s Newest Rock Star

    The following report was written by Tom Babbitt, a long-time Maine resident, yacht broker and veteran cruiser following last ...

    On September 25, 2023 / By George Day

Up Front

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    Prepping for Medical Emergencies

    In the Just Cruising column two weeks ago, I made some comments and recommendations regarding medical emergencies on cruising ...

    On May 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Dock Talk

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    Niue Selling Sponsorships of the Ocean

    (wtaq.com) – The Pacific Island nation, Niue, is looking to raise $18 million. The island has been struggling economically between the impact of climate change and the Covid ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Two Adults, Three Children Rescued Prior to Tropical Storm Ophelia Making Landfall

    (NY Post) – Two adults along with three children were aboard a 38-foot sailboat in Cape Lookout’s Lookout Bight, NC, when the owner of the boat called the ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Safety Tips for Cruisers Gleaned from Racers

    As noted in this article in Practical Boat Owner, cruisers are occasionally pushed to their limit while racers routinely and deliberately push their boats to the limit. This ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    The High Risk of More Ships in the Arctic

    Adventure travel has been on an upward path with people interested in exploring places that until now have not experienced high numbers of tourists. In particular, there is ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    All-Female Crew to Attempt to Break the Record for Fastest Circumnavigation of the World

    Wipro Limited, a consulting company has joined forces with The Famous Project for a sailing challenge bringing together the best female professional sailors from around the world to ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Tips and Techniques for Shorthanded Sailing

    While cruising there are often situations where you are sailing shorthanded, whether from being on a 2-person boat, sailing with someone unfamiliar with the boat, or sailing with ...

    On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Bates Tango Windmill powered catamaran

Survey Question of the Week

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    Survey of the Week

    Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out our weekly survey so we can share your thoughts ...

    On September 25, 2023 / By George Day

BOAT REVIEWS

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The Wynns Sea Trial the New HH 88 Super Cat

Watch video. ...

On September 26, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

A Quick Peek at the Tartan 445 Motorsailer

2023 Newport International Boat Show Starts Today

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Introducing the All New Mishi 86 Luxury Performance Cruiser

On August 18, 2023

Inside Look at Beneteau’s 6-foot Flagship with Yachting Monthly

On August 8, 2023

Go Sailing on the HH 50SC Performance Catamaran

On August 4, 2023

Did the Wynns Discover the Ultimate Cruising Dinghy?

On July 28, 2023

Yachting Monthly Tests the Venerable Island Packet 380

On July 20, 2023

WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK

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    A sunny visit to Catalina island with a view from above Avalon Harbor.   Our La Bella Vida sitting ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Niue Selling Sponsorships of the Ocean

    (wtaq.com) – The Pacific Island nation, Niue, is looking to raise $18 million. The island has been struggling economically ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Two Adults, Three Children Rescued Prior to Tropical Storm Ophelia Making Landfall

    (NY Post) – Two adults along with three children were aboard a 38-foot sailboat in Cape Lookout’s Lookout Bight, ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Safety Tips for Cruisers Gleaned from Racers

    As noted in this article in Practical Boat Owner, cruisers are occasionally pushed to their limit while racers routinely ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    The High Risk of More Ships in the Arctic

    Adventure travel has been on an upward path with people interested in exploring places that until now have not ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    All-Female Crew to Attempt to Break the Record for Fastest Circumnavigation of the World

    Wipro Limited, a consulting company has joined forces with The Famous Project for a sailing challenge bringing together the ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

LAUNCHES

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    Hallberg-Rassy 400 Sets New Standard for Couple’s World Cruiser

    The best builders with great reputations know that they need to deliver new boats that combine their company’s great DNA while also evolving new concepts. The new HR ...

    On April 3, 2023 / By George Day
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    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
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    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
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    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

TECH TALK

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    How Satellite Communication Devices Work

    Satellite communication is the process of sending and receiving information using satellites which are equipped with communication systems, antennas ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    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

COOL THINGS TO DO

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    Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park

    The next time you are in Grenada make sure you check out the underwater sculpture park. First begun in ...

    On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Chicago Maritime Museum

    Not so long ago, water was the highway of the world. For thousands of years – and well into ...

    On August 4, 2023 / By George Day
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    Summer Festivals, Nantucket, MA

    If you are cruising off the coast of Massachusetts from now through August, make sure you check out some ...

    On June 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Rouen Armada

    If you have an open calendar this month, between June 8-18, the place to be is Rouen, France for ...

    On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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    TMM Yacht Charters’ Tips for BVI Travel

    https://sailtmm.com/travel-tips The BVI stand out as the premier charter destination in the Western Hemisphere and are home to thousands ...

    On August 8, 2023 / By George Day

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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    Provisioning for Offshore

    West Marine has suggestions for what to bring when you plan a cruise that will last a few weeks ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Understanding Prop Walk

    Prop walk happens when a propeller pushes a boat sideways. This happens when a boat goes forward and is ...

    On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    BoatUS offers some tips for you to consider as you prepare for a watch. Familiarize yourself with the navigation ...

    On August 18, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Dock Lines for a Hurricane

    If you had to keep your boat on a dock during a hurricane, do you know how you would ...

    On August 18, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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    Bengali Rice Porridge With Lentils and Chicken Recipe

    This chicken, rice and potato dish makes for great comfort food now that the fall season has officially arrived. ...

    On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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    Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

    This smoothie is sure to bring back memories from your childhood. Who didn’t love a creamsicle from the ice ...

    On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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    Mindbender

    Who won the first Golden Globe solo, non-stop ar0und the world race?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A ...

    On September 25, 2023 / By George Day

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