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A quiet cove on the Dalmation coast, Croatia. Photo by Miguel

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Just Cruising With George Day

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Strange Encounters of the Pumice Kind

It is not every day at sea that you run into a vast raft of pumice floating on the ...
On August 21, 2019 / By George Day

Up Front

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How Do You Sail and Cruise as a Couple?

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote the Just Cruising column on how we as a couple sail our ...
On July 17, 2019 / By George Day

Dock Talk

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For Safety of Whales, Panama Canal Imposes Ship Speed Limits

(gCaptain) – To coincide with seasonal migratory periods the Panama Canal has implemented a 10 knot speed limit for the safe passage of whales, dolphins and other large ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Laws Are Changing From State to State But All Coast Guard Members Banned from Visiting Marijuana Dispensaries

(Maritime Executive) – Laws regarding the the production, sale and possession of marijuana have been changing over the past few years and states are creating their own versions ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Powerboat and Catamaran Collide Resulting in One Woman’s Death

(Go Local Prov) – Sunday afternoon a sailboat was participating in a regatta when it collided with a powerboat near the Newport Bridge, Newport, RI. Currently known is ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Saildrone Crashes Into Iceberg Damaging Some Instruments But Still Able to Gather Information

(Mashable) – For the first time a drone has completed a circumnavigation of the Antarctic. This is the first of what is hoped to be many trips that ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Couple Steals Yacht To “Show it Some Love”

According to Metro UK, Richard Gould and his partner Vivienne Duke have been traveling by foot and sleeping under the stars for the past couple of years guided ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Headed to the Caribbean? Here’s a Good Website to Check Out

As the Caribbean Safety and Security Net’s tagline reads: know before you go. This is a great website to check as you head to the Carbbean. You’ll get ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Before reading on, please complete this week’s survey.

Do you have a feathering or folding propeller on your boat?

Many thanks to all who replied to our survey on bow thrusters. Of those who answered 27% say they have a bow thruster on their boats. Of those who do not have one, 16% say they are planning to have one installed while 84% are happy to sail without one.

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BOAT REVIEWS

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Sailboat Race vs Poker Run

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 ...
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
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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, ...
On December 6, 2017 / By George Day

TECH TALK

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Gelcoat Care and Restoration

As the summer season progresses, the gelcoat on the hull of your boat takes a beating from the sun. ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Bilge Maintenance

The bilge is an integral part of the boat yet a place that can sometimes be overlooked. Here from ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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Underwater Museum in Jordan

(BBC) – Looking for a museum that is a bit different than most? Off the coast of Aqaba, Jordan ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailing the Great Loop

Most sailors have a bit of Huck Finn in them. Adventure starts at the bow of your boat and ...
On August 2, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Mystic on the Water

Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT is one of the nation’s leading maritime museums. Here you can learn of the importance ...
On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg’s Rally to the Caribbean

The season to sail to the Caribbean will sneak up on you faster than you expect. Pre-departure events begin ...
On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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Charter in Greece

As if anyone would need more encouragement to charter in Greece, Helena Lucas who is a Paralympic Gold and ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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Life Aboard: Power Aboard

The Tucker family live aboard Rogue, their 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 50. In a blog on 36degrees news they discuss ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Essential Upgrades to an Offshore Cruising Boat

Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat. When you are ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Managing Money While Cruising

Patrick and Rebecca Childress have been cruising aboard their 40-ft sailboat Brick House for over 10 years. Their blog, ...
On November 15, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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7 Tips for Night Sailing

There can be something magical about sailing at night but it is different and you do have to take ...
On November 8, 2018 / By George Day

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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Barbecued Balsamic Beans

While you have the grill going on the back of your boat for your fish or steak, why not ...
On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Clam Cakes

From New England Today comes this recipe for clam cakes that are crispy and filled with clams. A straightforward, ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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Mindbender

Why did Joshua Slocum carry carpet tacks aboard Spray during his famous solo circumnavigation? Send your answers to ...
On August 21, 2019 / By George Day