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Avoid Tangling with These Sea Towing Monsters

Capt. John of skippertips.com shares tips to help you determine if a towline is present between two vessels.[spacer height=”10px”] Have you ever seen a coastal or offshore tug while out ...
On March 10, 2016 / By Administrator
Cool Things to Do 0
Do You Know About the The South West International Boat Show in Texas?

The South West International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Southwest, and the premier sail and power show for new and pre-owned vessels, will hold ...
On March 10, 2016 / By Administrator
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What is the name of a north-flowing ocean current in the North Pacific Ocean that is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic?[spacer height=”5px”] Send your ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Mummified German Sailor Found on Yacht Drifting Near the Phillipines

Christopher Rivas and his colleagues were about to turn their fishing boat for home when they noticed the half-submerged hull of the yacht Sajo sitting in the water about 60 ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sail North with the Spring Salty Dawg Rally

The Spring 2016 Salty Dawg Rally™ for experienced blue water sailors will depart Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for the Chesapeake and other points north May 15, ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
Tech Talk 0
5 Tips for Keeping your Instruments in Calibration

Even if you are not racing you will want to you will want to know that your instrument readings are accurate. We are quick to believe the readouts ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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2 Dead, 21 Boats Destroyed in Massive Fire at Virginia Marina

Two people died and 21 boats were destroyed by a massive fire that broke out at the Dozier Yachting Center in Urbanna, Viginia. Virginia State Police (VSP) say they are investigating ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Worldwide DSC Calling Strategy for Recreational Vessels

Realizing there were countless cruisers who were not utilizing the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of Made Simple for Cruisers have ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Line Honors Victory and Multihull Race Record for Phaedo3 at the RORC Caribbean 600

Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70, Phaedo3 co-skippered by Brian Thompson, received line honors victory and the multihull race record when completing in the 600nm RORC Caribbean 600 Tuesday, February 23rd. Phaedo3 beat their existing 2015 ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Hail ‘Provo Radio’ when Entering Turks & Caicos Waters

Cruising boaters have reported that “Provo Radar” hailed them on VHF 16 as they entered the territorial waters of the Turks & Caicos, informing them that they should ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator