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Headed to the Deep

(Business Insider) Imagine exploring a place so far from humanity that any message you send takes seven seconds to be heard. That’s arguably more remote than the moon ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Its that time of year for the arguments to begin. There are pumpkin lovers and pumpkin haters. This recipe from the New York Times is for those who ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Safety at Sea

It’s a cry that is so alarming that it’s against the law to falsely scream that word in a movie theater. It’s no less alarming at sea. But ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Anegada Lobster Festival

Here is a way to celebrate Thanksgiving if you are in the BVI this year. Join in with the 5th annual Anegada Lobster Festival, running from November 24 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Amel 50

With this model, the shipyard broadens the scope of use and opens up new prospects at sea. While not aiming to compete with racing yachts, the AMEL 50 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
SSCA’s Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net will resume operation Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Just in time for the seasonal migration of yachts in the Atlantic, Chris Parker will provide weather routing. (noonsite) – Beginning on October 24, 2018, and continuing ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Bavaria Yachts Reborn

Bavaria Yachts said it wants to “regain lost trust” after emerging from bankruptcy last month. The German powerboat and sailboat builder, with production facilities in Germany and France, ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Its Time. First Woman to Circumnavigate Australia Solo and Nonstop

On Saturday, October 20, yachtswoman Lisa Blair embarked on her latest adventure, in an attempt to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Australia. ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Signed This Week

Earlier this month the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and Tuesday the President signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 as reported by ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Diving Against Debris

(Waterway Guide) – Nassau, Bahamas – For many people marine debris is out of sight, out of mind. Thankfully however, divers have the unique ability to bring to ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks