CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

Participants lining up to join the Newport Memorial Boat Parade held this past weekend in Newport, RI. Over 90 boats participated, parading around Newport harbor in recognition of those members of the community who passed away in 2020 and 2021.

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Just Cruising With George Day

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Communicating While Cruising

One of the barriers to active cruising with children and teenagers, who are perpetually plugged into the internet, and ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

Up Front

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Communications at Sea

In last week’s Just Cruising, I wrote about communications aboard cruising boats and offered some of my experience and ...
On June 15, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

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

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Dock Talk

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A Disaster at Sea

(Economic Times) – Last month the cargo ship MV X-Press Pearl was headed from the UAE via Qatar, India and Sri Lanka en route to Singapore when they ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Yacht Sinks Off Western Australia, Five Onboard Rescued

(ABC.net.au) – A yacht struck a reef off Jurien Bay, a coastal town in Western Australia forcing five people into the water. Three adults were rescued after about ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Boat Sales and Rentals Continue to Rise in 2021

Boat sales continue their upward path, continuing from 2020 as people considered boating a ‘safe’ pandemic sport. Boatbuilders in some cases are having a tough time getting supplies ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Overboard Near the Bahamas

(Turn to 10) – 52-year old Britt Taylor was helping a skipper deliver a 42-foot boat from Puerto Rico to Maryland when she fell overboard. This occurred during ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Humpback Whales Singing Off New York City

(CBS NewYork) – There have been increased sightings of humpback whales in the waters off New York City and now scientists have proof of the whales singing here ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Planning a Voyage to the Caribbean

(Noonsite) – Experienced sailor Don Street offers advice on when to head for the Caribbean and what routes are best to plan for. He offers suggestions heading from ...
On June 3, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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Do you have an AIS (automatic identification system) transceiver on your boat?

Thanks to all readers who responded to our question last week on wind generators for your cruising boat. Of those who answered, 43% of CC readers have a wind generator. The most popular and recommended brands are: D 400, Rutland Win Chargers, Air X with Silent wind blades, and Hamilton Ferris.

BOAT REVIEWS

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK

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Communications at Sea

In last week’s Just Cruising, I wrote about communications aboard cruising boats and offered some of my experience and ...
On June 15, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

A cutlass is a naval sword, where else on your cruising boat would you find a cutless? Send ...
On June 14, 2021 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
A Disaster at Sea

(Economic Times) – Last month the cargo ship MV X-Press Pearl was headed from the UAE via Qatar, India ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Yacht Sinks Off Western Australia, Five Onboard Rescued

(ABC.net.au) – A yacht struck a reef off Jurien Bay, a coastal town in Western Australia forcing five people ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Boat Sales and Rentals Continue to Rise in 2021

Boat sales continue their upward path, continuing from 2020 as people considered boating a ‘safe’ pandemic sport. Boatbuilders in ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Overboard Near the Bahamas

(Turn to 10) – 52-year old Britt Taylor was helping a skipper deliver a 42-foot boat from Puerto Rico ...
On June 11, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

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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Hurricanes and Recreational Fishing

(The Conversation) – Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017 and created a natural study on the impact fishing has ...
On June 10, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts

Raymarine announced today that its LightHouse Charts Premium service includes points-of-interest data provided by Marinas.com – the single best ...
On June 10, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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It’s a Go for the Marion-Bermuda Race

June 18 is the start of the Marion-Bermuda race, a race that encourages families on cruising yachts. If you ...
On April 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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The Mermaid Museum

Here is a stop to plan for when you are next cruising the waters of Maryland. A mermaid museum ...
On April 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Captain Ron

Here is a blast from the past. How many people sat through this movie when the weather was too ...
On March 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Virtual Nautic: a Unique Immersive Experience

As we head towards spring we may not be able to attend a boat show in person so why ...
On February 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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The Many Islands of Croatia

Now that countries are starting to open up again you can start to plan your next charter destination. Croatia ...
On June 3, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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2021 Hurricane Season

Here is a good summation of the birth of a hurricane. The article from The Conversation discusses where tropical ...
On May 28, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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New Zealand Cruisers Must Meet New Requirements

(mysailing.au) – For those sailors of New Zealand registered vessels planning on going cruising there will be new forms ...
On May 7, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Learn How to Provision for Long Passages

Provisiong for a long offshore passage can be a bit intimidating unless you make a plan which includes not ...
On April 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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New Organization to Help Cruising Yachts Visit South Africa

(noonsite) – Three long time cruisers have formed the Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa supported by yacht clubs, ...
On April 2, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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Moscow Mule Pops

Here is a great way to jazz up your dessert this summer, from Delish. These frozen pops are made ...
On June 10, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Red Wine Spritzer

Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone which means that it is now summer. What better way to celebrate ...
On June 3, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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Mindbender

A cutlass is a naval sword, where else on your cruising boat would you find a cutless? Send ...
On June 14, 2021 / By George Day