CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

 

Bruce Toal sent in this beautiful sunset shot near Isla San Francisco, Mexico

 

 


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Just Cruising With George Day

FEATURED POST

 

Another ALEXSEAL® Big Finish for Sindbad & Front Street Shipyard

 

Launched in 1962 as a custom steel-hulled North Sea trawler, Sindbad was designed and built to be an ice class vessel. Over 25 years after her transformation into a yacht-class vessel, she underwent a major refit at Front Street Shipyard in Maine with extensive upgrades and equipment replacement along with a whole new look provided by the complete Alexseal system.

    Sindbad enjoyed the full ALEXSEAL® system in stages throughout the 18-month refit including fairing, primer and a fresh topcoat on the hull and topsides, plus non-skid on the pilot deck and other horizontal surfaces. To read more about this Alexseal Big Finish, Click Here!

 

Up Front

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Dock Talk

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Even more Pleasure & Refinement with the AMEL 60
World premiere on the Cannes Yachting Festival – 10 – 15 September 2019
 
 

What would be the navigation without pleasure? An inconceivable idea according to AMEL.
    With this new sailboat of 60 feet, the shipyard goes even further in the requirement and the refinement. Spacious environment, choice of ultra-qualitative materials, comfort of the fittings, attention to detail and care of finishes… AMEL puts all its know-how at the service of the pleasure of sailing.
    This is the promise of unique travels and experiences, shared on a sailboat that stands out for its elegance and comfort. As a couple, with family, with friends, everything is possible with the AMEL 60 to enjoy the essentials: live precious moments together. AMEL
 

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

 

How To Repair Blisters on a Rudder

 

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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Many thanks to all of you who took the time to respond to last week’s survey on whether or not you or your partner has a USCG captains license. We had a huge response and of those 39% have a captain’s license. Of those who do not, 34% say they plan to get one. 

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BOAT REVIEWS

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Passport Voyager 480

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The Jackline Insurance Program: Insurance for Global Cruisers & Living Aboard

 
 

The Jackline Insurance Program by Gowrie Group and IMIS provides cruisers with the insurance protection needed to roam freely and navigate the globe. Customized insurance solutions developed for you by marine insurance experts who understand the cruising lifestyle. Broad coverages available such as: world-wide navigation, approval for living aboard with a crew of two, personal property coverage, mechanical breakdown, ice damage, pollution liability, reef damage liability, loss of use, approval of older yachts, international health insurance, personal liability ashore, and more. The program is managed by IMIS and Gowrie Group, and endorsed by Seven Seas Cruising Association. www.gowrie.com/jackline, jackline@gowrie.com, 800.541.4647.

 

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    Mindbender

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