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Dock Talk 0
A Pilot Whale Has Died in Southern Thailand After Swallowing 17 Pounds of Plastic Waste

We all know that plastic waste accumulates in the oceans creating giant garbage gyres. It is now becoming clear that our garbage is killing off huge numbers of ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What are you doing when you tack a sailboat with a jib or genoa without releasing the jib sheet so the sail backs on the windward side? ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Easy, Delicious Gourmet Popcorn

Who says that popcorn is not a main food group? On our boat it always has been. And, to give your popcorn snack a little style, enough so ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Charter Chatter 0
Kiracoulis Yacht Charters Introduces New Nautitech Open 40 to Greek Fleets

The Greek Isles form one of the world’s best sailing and cruising grounds. The sailing is fast andfun, the islands are starkly beautiful, the food and wine are ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Boat Reviews 0
Neel 51: Are Three Hulls Better Than Two?

When the NEEL 51 trimaran was introduced last year, it turned a lot of heads and made believers out of a lot of skeptics. The big trimaran does ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
How to Stay Fit Afloat

Everyone knows that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the pillars of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but it can be difficult to put that knowledge into action, ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Volvo Ocean Race Update: Team Brunel Wins Leg 9, Dongfeng Leads Overall

Team Brunel has the momentum after another leg win, but the overall race lead goes to Dongfeng Race Team as the Volvo Ocean Race returns to Europe… Written by ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Tonga Extends Visas for Visiting Yachts and Crews

Tonga is one of the South Pacific’s best and most friendly cruising grounds. If you are keeping a leisurely cruising schedule, yo can easily spend a whole season ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Sailing Drones Roam the Seas Collecting Data

In March 2009, engineer Richard Jenkins broke the world land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle by sailing a bright green sailboat on wheels across a dried lake ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Simplest, Easiest Banana Bread Ever

If you have ever bought a large bunch of green bananas that is supposed to last a for a few weeks or so, you’ll know that there comes ...
On May 24, 2018 / By George Day