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  Dock Talk 0

  7 Things to Know About the Fine Print on Your Boat’s Insurance Policy

  While it’s a subject not often discussed, knowing what’s in your boat’s insurance policy could mean the difference between having to pay significant costs out of pocket for ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  BOLO for Celebration

  Pacific Ocean passagemakers are asked to be on the lookout for singlehander Richard Carr and his 36-ft Union cutter Celebration, which are missing. A member of the Pacific ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Floating is Better Than Swimming for Increasing Sea Survival

  Floating after falling into the sea rather than trying to swim, is more likely to ensure your survival, a new RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) campaign says. The ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Downwind Sails

  Previously published in BWS  by Brian Hancock. There is nothing quite so awesome as a warm breeze at your back, your biggest spinnaker pulling strong and the horizon ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Oyster 625

  Previously published in BWS 2016-boat show preview. Among luxury, larger monohulls for long range cruising, the Oyster brand is one of the most famous and respected. The 625 ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Launches 0

  Grand Soleil Reveals Two New Projects

  The historical Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo just announced two new models: a 34 ft performance and, for the first time, a full custom 80 ft. Do you ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Cruising Green 0

  5 Things Sailors Can Do to Make for a Healthier Environment

  Everyone needs to think about the world we live in as something we should collectively protect and keep clean – a sailor’s task is to keep a particular ...

  On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Tech Talk 0

  How to Make Mast Steps for Under $100

  Here is a simple way to make mast steps for your sailboat. The cost for all supplies is less than $100. If you are considering mast steps for ...

  On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Join the Panama Posse

  Notice of a rally for all west coast sailors and adventurers. Starts in Barra de Navidad, Mexico in November 2017. The Panama Posse is all about sailing Central ...

  On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Splash Drone 3- A Waterproof Drone That Floats

  Splash Drone 3 is a fully waterproof drone with a built in 4K camera that can see under water and a modular payload release system. This new 4K ...

  On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator