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Director of Yachting Management Company has Been Charged With Manslaughter Over Cheeki Rafiki Deaths

Douglas Innes, director of yachting management company Stormforce Coaching Ltd, has been charged with four counts of manslaughter by gross negligence. Stormforce Coaching was responsible for managing, maintaining ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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Hurricane Matthew Waterway and Marina Damage Reports

Dockwa and ActiveCaptain have paired to organize the damage reports from Hurricane Matthew as they came in from the Southeast U.S. coast. The data compiled in this report ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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Night Sailing: Top Tips and Expert Advice

Sailing through the night brings its own rewards: a contemplative stillness, phosphorescent trails through a star-lit sea, the soul-warming sunrises. But it also raises challenges – if you ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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Armed Forces Respond to Hurricane Matthew

The U.S. Coast Guard and the United States Navy have been assisting with disaster recovery from Haiti to North Carolina in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew. The USS ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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Long Range Communications

Previously published in BWS by Dave Skolnick. When you are off the grid long range communication gets more difficult. Sometimes the best solutions are different than you think ...
On October 12, 2016 / By Administrator
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Gemini Freestyle 37

Today’s consumers have grown accustomed to having the products they buy be tailored to their specific needs and uses. Whether we are buying a new car or a ...
On October 12, 2016 / By Administrator
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Final Preparations for Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association is once again expecting a large fleet going to the Caribbean from Virginia. Close to 85 boats in this year’s Fall Rally to ...
On October 12, 2016 / By Administrator
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Volvo Ocean Race Changes Rules to Encourage Female Participation

The Volvo Ocean Race is making a major rule change to give world-class female sailors a much clearer pathway to compete at the highest level of offshore sailing ...
On October 12, 2016 / By Administrator
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Use a Plotting-Compass for Fast Sailing Navigation

By Captain John of skippertips.com. Not many sailing navigation instruments top this one. Use it one handed to plot GPS latitude and longitude, find a position with radar ...
On October 6, 2016 / By Administrator
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Dark Seas, Vast Skies and Full Sails: Striking Sailing Shots

Italian photographer Carlo Borlenghi has spent over 30 years capturing unforgettable moments in sailing. From Sardinia to Sydney, Borlenghi has traveled the world capturing the drama of life ...
On October 6, 2016 / By Administrator