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Salty Dawg Spring Rally Sets Sail May 16

The Spring Rally departs the British Virgin Islands on May 16 to head to various ports on the East Coast of the U.S. or to Bermuda. Salty Dawg ...
On February 25, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Polish Yacht Reaches the Ends of the Earth

The Selma, a steel ketch mostly manned by a Polish crew, is the first yacht in history to reach the end of the Bay of Whales in the ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Coast Guard Rescues 4 from Trimaran off North Carolina Coast

The Coast Guard rescued four people Saturday from a trimaran after the sailboat’s sails were damaged by high winds approximately 60 miles southeast of Bald Head Island, North Carolina. ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Cruising Cuba: The Clearing-In Experience

Cruising Compass is pleased to have received dispatches this winter from cruiser Sissy Puedes in Cuba and will be sharing them over the coming weeks! Here’s the second installment… In Cuba, ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Turkish Visas Put Restrictions on Cruisers in Turkey

Cruisers in Turkish waters are facing more difficulties because a new, confusing law regarding Residence Permits. Visitors’ Visas to Turkey for cumulative visits of up to 90 days in a ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Australian Sailors Narrowly Avert Death Off Nantucket

In January, Reg and Jason McGlashan paid USD $10,000 for the 43-foot sailboat Sedona off eBay with the intention of sailing her to Australia less than two months ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Canadian Sailor Returns to Turkish Home After Surviving Arctic Ice, Atlantic Hurricanes Aboard Homemade Boat

A hero’s welcome greeted Erkan Gursoy as he motored his peculiar sailing craft into the Turkish port of Çanakkale: Flowers, ceremonies, VIP dinners, TV appearances and “more flowers.” In ...
On February 17, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Galapagos Islands Imposes Stricter Environmental Inspections

Noonsite.com is reporting that cruisers planning to enter the Galapagos Islands recently have become subject to tighter inspection policies upon arrival. All yachts planning to visit the Galapagos Islands ...
On February 17, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Strictly Sail Miami Has Started: Check Out the Schedule of Seminars and Get a Discounted Ticket

Strictly Sail Miami started today at 10 a.m. and closes Monday, February 16 at 6 p.m. There is plenty to see and do at this year’s show, and the ...
On February 12, 2015 / By Andrew Cross
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Cruising Cuba: Will this be the year?

Cruising Compass has received some great cruising stories and images from Cuba and will be sharing them over the coming weeks. Here’s the first installment… Every winter, European ...
On February 12, 2015 / By Andrew Cross

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