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British Teenager Dies Falling from Yacht’s Mast

Bethany Smith, 18, is thought to have died in the hospital from multiple injuries after the accident on board luxury 180 foot schooner Germania Nova, which was berthed ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Crew Rescued From Dismasted Yacht in Southern Indian Ocean

The yacht, Jedi 1, was on passage from South Africa to New Zealand when it dismasted. The three South African crew were rescued by the Royal Australian Navy. ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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EPIRBs Contributed to 300 Rescues in 2016

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reported that the COSPAS-SARSAT system contributed to more than 300 successful rescues in America last year. COSPAS-SARSAT is the international satellite ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Marion Bermuda – Only East Coast Race With a Celestial Classification

The Marion Bermuda Race is the only U.S. East Coast offshore race which features a Celestial Navigation Classification with appropriate time credits. It is the only one that ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Playtime For Plutocrats

The America’s Cup is the greatest prize in yachting, known the world over as the oldest continual trophy in sport. But it wasn’t always very sporting. Over its ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
Boat Reviews
Catalina 315

The morning after last winter’s Strictly Sail Miami show wrapped up, I met Gerry and Tina Douglas on the deserted piers at Miamarina so we could take Gerry’s ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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When Were Your Chainplates Last Inspected?

Previously published in BWS by Wayne Canning. Servicing chainplates is not an item you often find on a sailboat owners list of maintenance tasks because many never think ...
On March 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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2017 Annapolis Film Festival

The Annapolis Film Festival has a great reputation of offering films that appeal to sailors, and 2017’s schedule is no different. This year, the Festival brings in Following ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailors Rescued From Waves the ‘Size of Buildings’ Northeast of Sydney, Australia

Two sailors have been brought safely to shore after being forced to abandon ship north-east of Sydney. Police said 55-year-old Irish national Nick Dwyer and 44-year-old French national ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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An Insider’s Guide to Boat Buying: Don’t Make Costly Mistakes

If you are thinking of buying a new boat, remember to look beyond the sales talk. Think seriously about future additions and consider having the boat surveyed upon ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator