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  Hinckley Announces Acquisition of Morris Yachts

  Hinckley kicked off the New Year by announcing that Morris Yachts has become a part of The Hinckley Company family. Hinckley acquired the assets of the sailboat builder ...

  On January 6, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Alpha 42

  They call it “re-shoring.” That’s a made up word that is supposed to describe the business of bringing manufacturing and jobs back to the shores of America from ...

  On January 6, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Fire Destroys Clubhouse at Annapolis Yacht Club

  On the afternoon of Saturday, December 12, a fire broke out at the Main Clubhouse of the Annapolis Yacht Club. The fire was contained in the early evening. ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Tech Talk 0

  Jackline Tips

  Practical Sailor published an article a few months ago that summarized important considerations of jacklines made of different materials and evaluation of deck hardware they are attached to.   Material ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Coast Guard Hoists Man From Sailboat 60 miles off North Carolina

  The Coast Guard hoisted a man after his sailboat became disabled off Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina received a call from a man ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  French Yachtsman is Pioneering Kite Technology for Cargo Ships

  In 2014 Yves Parlier, accomplished Vendee Globe sailor and engineer, launched Beyond the Sea to develop ways of using very large kites for marine propulsion. The aim, of course, ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender

  What is the red line on this compass called and what is its purpose? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Free Cruising Guides Updates Cayman Islands Guide

  The first edition of A Cruising Guide to the Cayman Islands has been updated and enhanced with current port information provided by an experienced local sailor and additional charts, as ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  A Dozen Shipping Containers Wash off Freighter near San Francisco

  More shipping containers that washed off a ship in stormy weather have been spotted floating off the coast, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. A Coast Guard plane spotted two ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  ShipShape Pro

  Intelligent Maintenance announces the launch of the latest addition to its range of boating software – ShipShape Pro for iPad. ShipShape Pro was produced at the request of ...

  On December 16, 2015 / By Administrator