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  Dock Talk 0

  Should the 2016 Olympic Games be Moved?

  There has been much talk about the polluted Olympic venues of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A recent article by Dr. Amir Attaran in the Harvard Public Health Review ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Is Your MMSI Information Up to Date and Accurate?

  The U.S. Coast Guard and other search and rescue authorities rely on up to date Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) information to locate vessels in distress. The Coast ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  MarineHowTo.com

  If you do your own marine projects, this site is a treasure trove of informative articles on how to tackle just about any boat project on your list. ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What are the names of thin, stiff strips of plastic or wood, placed in pockets in the leech of a sail, to assist in keeping its form? Send ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  UPDATE: Atlantic Takes a Toll on the Transat bakerly Fleet

  Having reluctantly decided to end his attempt to sail to New York on board Pen Duick II, Loïck Peyron today spoke of his disappointment at not being able ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Nautical Literature Survey Results

  Thanks to those who responded to the survey question “What is your favorite nautical themed book (fiction and non fiction)?” I compiled a list from the results. I ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  The World’s Largest Model Ship Marks 100 Years

  The story of the world’s largest ship model and her “brick berth” involves a businessman’s fortune, a fabled ship, a determined daughter and philanthropist, and a labor of ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Launches 0

  Boreal 55: First Look

  Take a video tour of the new Boreal 55. Note the enormous aft locker and the mid ship location of the windlass. Watch Here ...

  On May 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Sail Clear of Dangerous Shoals

  Captain John of skippertips.com explains how to steer clear of three submerged dangers. What powerful dangers could grab hold of your steering like the tentacles of a giant ...

  On May 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Beneteau Sense 46

  As I stepped out of the car, clouds hurried across the sky, giving way to sunshine and what promised to be a picture-perfect day to sail the new ...

  On May 18, 2016 / By Administrator