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Overturned Hull off South Africa Believed to be Leopard 44 Which Disappeared More Than a Year Ago

Families of the three missing yachtsmen are anxiously waiting to find out more about the overturned hull spotted by a Brazilian navy vessel last week. It is believed ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Evolution of Tide Tables Over the Last 150 years

Tide predictions are a major part of life for coastal communities in the United States. Commercial and recreational boaters who live, work, and recreate on the coast use ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Garcia Exploration 52

The Exploration 52 upholds the key characteristics that continue to contribute to the success of its younger brother, the Exploration 45, such as the pilothouse and the deck ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Blue Water Sailing Sponsors Seminars at Strictly Sail Miami

For the sixth year in a row, Blue Water Sailing magazine is sponsoring the free one hour seminars at the Strictly sail Miami boat held at the Miamarina, ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sip Some Suds at the Seattle Boat Show’s Craft Beer Night

What better combination than hops and props? That’s what the Seattle Boat Show (January 29-February 6) has on tap for its second annual Sails & Ales Craft Beer ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Salty Dawg Rendezvous During P.A.Y.S Event in Dominica

The Dominica P.A.Y.S Security organization is hosting a “Yachtie Appreciation Week” in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica, February 14-21 2016. New moorings have been placed in this area, and ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sailing Courses: Beyond the Basics

Andrew Cross examines the advantages of higher level cruising courses. Originally published in BWS. Somewhere between Tortola and St. Martin I sat on the leeward side of the ...
On January 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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US Sailors Rescued off UK Coast for the Seventh Time

Two retired American yachtsmen have been rescued off Cornwall – the seventh time they have been towed to safety during their voyage. Bob Weise, a 71 year old ...
On January 21, 2016 / By Administrator
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UPDATE: Yacht Found Adrift near Guyana with Dead Man and Dead Dog on Board

Local investigators have contacted their French counterparts as they collaborate to probe the death of Frenchman Michel Bozier, whose body along with that of his dog was found ...
On January 21, 2016 / By Administrator
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America’s Cup-Level Sailor Awarded $1.46M for Injury on Boat

A federal judge has awarded a sailor from Newport $1.46 million for injuries he suffered disembarking a racing yacht at the direction of his captain during rough seas ...
On January 21, 2016 / By Administrator