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Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
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On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksBoatUS is suggesting to boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On March 17, 2024 / By George DayThe German-built Sirius brand is not well known in North America, but in Europe the company has quickly earned a reputation for designing and building innovative family cruising ...
On March 11, 2024 / By Sandy ParksBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On March 17, 2024 / By George DayHow did your boat’s speed through the water get the name”knots”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
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On March 10, 2024 / By George DayAs we get Cruising Compass ready to mail to you on Thursday morning, Cole Brauer, who is striving to ...
On March 6, 2024 / By Sandy ParksThe best builders with great reputations know that they need to deliver new boats that combine their company’s great DNA while also evolving new concepts. The new HR ...
On April 3, 2023 / By George DayThis 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 ParksThe 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 DayYacht 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 DayCaptain Curran onboard a 1976 Newport 30 shows how to replace a propeller. He explains the process of first ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks(Practical Boat Owner) – Certain items can be a game changer on a boat and an autopilot falls into ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy ParksThis is the time of year for new resolutions. How about one regarding learning to foil? Most likely at ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksMatt Claiborne in waterwayguide.com proposes a new “loop”. Instead of doing the Great Loop from the east coast and ...
On November 16, 2023 / By Sandy ParksThe next time you are in Grenada make sure you check out the underwater sculpture park. First begun in ...
On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy ParksNot so long ago, water was the highway of the world. For thousands of years – and well into ...
On August 4, 2023 / By George DaySunsail is celebrating 50 years of sailing vacations. Part of their celebration includes flotillas such as the one for ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksThe Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAs the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAn important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy ParksTiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy Parks(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
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