CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK
The new Willy T, Peter Island, BVI, a great spot for drinks and dinner.
photo by Scott Akerman
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Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0The Great SSB Debate
Years ago, I and my friends sailed a lot of offshore miles without any long-range communications. Old AM radios ...
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Enter Harken’s Images At The Front photo contest for a chance to win a beautiful fall weekend at a Mecca of Midwest sailing and Harken’s WORLD HEADQUARTERS in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Prize includes transportation and accommodations for one person. Go on a private tour of Harken. Imbibe in age-appropriate beverages among Harken greats. Do a fish fry like we do. Drink in the atmosphere of the 2019 E-Scow Blue Chip Regatta from the water and attend festivities at the world famous Pewaukee Yacht Club bar. Your photo could win you the weekend of a lifetime!
Rules, details and entry form here.
Up Front
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UP FRONT 0Antigua for Cruisers
Falmouth and English Harbours are the sailing capital of the Caribbean by Erin Carey With its turquoise ...
Dock Talk
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30-Year Old Rescued After Falling Off Yacht, Aided by PLB
(stuff.co.nz) – A 30-year old German was able to tread water for 2.5 hours after falling off his sailboat in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand. While he was not ...
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Grounded Cargo Ship Leaks Oil Into World Heritage Listed Waters, Affecting Residents of Solomon Islands
According to the South China Morning Post Australia is sending more help to the Solomon Islands to stop oil from destroying the world’s largest raised coral atoll. Heavy ...
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Lawsuit for Lyman-Morse
An investigation is underway at Lyman-Morse after a vessel fell over in the yard. The owners of the vessel allege that the boat was placed in a spot ...
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Streamlined: From Hull to Home
Mystic Seaport has an exhibit opening from June 15 – August 24, 2019 charting the progress of streamlining from naval engineering through design and manufacturing, and into our ...
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Survey Vessel Rescues Yacht in Distress off Falklands
(Maritime Executive) – The offshore survey vessel Seabed Constructor had recently completed a successful mission to recover the voyage data recorder (VDR) from the wreck of the lost ...
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Olympic Crowd Size to Be Limited By Tsunami Risk
The 2020 summer Olympics are to be held in Japan. The organizers are limiting the number of spectators for the sailing venue in case they need to evacuate ...
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Cruise Abaco is located in the Abacos, Bahamas. We offer captained & bareboat sailing charters with excellent service and local knowledge so that you get the most out of cruising the Sea of Abaco.
SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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BOAT REVIEWS
Island Packet 349
If you are ready to “go small and go now,” then the new IPY 349 may be just the new cruising boat for you. The new 349 ...
The Jackline Insurance Program: Insurance for Global Cruisers & Living Aboard
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LAUNCHES
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
TECH TALK
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Tech Talk 0Seven Sailing Tips From Longtime Cruiser Patrick Childress
Patrick Childress Sailing Videos #25 explains how to stop those pesky boat leaks on bluewater sailboats with “chinking” around ...
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Question of the Week 0Your Boat at Your Fingertips
This security app was created by a sailor after his sailboat broke off the mooring and drifted ashore during ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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Cool Things to Do 0Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshop featuring John & Amanda Neal and others
Whether new to the cruising lifestyle or looking to pick-up new skills before setting off on a voyage of ...
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Cool Things to Do 0BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
(Sail World) – Nanny Cay is the spectacular venue and host for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Bonaire: A Beacon of Hope for Coral Reefs
Nina Burleigh visited Bonaire and found it to be a perfect spot for snorkeling and diving. In a bit ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Solomon Islands Offer Solitude, Beauty, Best Diving
The author in The Triton makes the case for grabbing your dive tanks and heading out to the Solomon ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0Dream Yacht Charter Launches Dream Boat Club
Dream Yacht Charter continues its strategy of diversifying its services in 2019 by introducing Dream Boat Club in North ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Life Aboard: Power Aboard
The Tucker family live aboard Rogue, their 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 50. In a blog on 36degrees news they discuss ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Essential Upgrades to an Offshore Cruising Boat
Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat. When you are ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Managing Money While Cruising
Patrick and Rebecca Childress have been cruising aboard their 40-ft sailboat Brick House for over 10 years. Their blog, ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 07 Tips for Night Sailing
There can be something magical about sailing at night but it is different and you do have to take ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0Caribbean Chicken
This chicken recipe from Taste of Home has just a few easy to find ingredients and takes just 20 ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Homemade Granola
n honor of National Cereal Day here is a healthy, tasty and easy to make recipe for granola from ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
In the Northern night sky, in what constellation will you find the primary “pointer stars” to the North Star? ...
