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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 garlic and lemon and sweetness of dill. Add in ...
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 furniture. From what tools and cleaners to use, how ...
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. For years it has been the most popular place ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Discover the Aluminum, Go-Anywhere Garcia Explocat 52

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On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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
Cruising Shot of the Week 0

There is a reason the British Virgin Islands are such a popular place to charter. Photo by Daniel Endy ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
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 our boats for the rigors of sailing over the ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks