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B&G’s New Vulcan Instruments Explored
B&G is a venerable British firm now owned by Navico. Their marine instruments have long been favorites among offshore sailors, racers and savvy cruisers. The new Vulcan range ...
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Charter Chatter 0
Chartering in the Bahamas: Six Best Things to Do
The Bahamas have long been a popular destination for all kinds of travelers—including the cruise ship and resort crowd. But what if you prefer the slower pace of hidden ...
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Dock Talk 0
Young Couple Whose Dream Boat Sank Set Sail Again
Not all stories of sunken yachts have happen endings but this one seems to. Read the full saga as published on Tampabay.com. The young couple whose story ...
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Egypt, Port Said: Massive Hike in Clearance Fees for Foreign Flagged Yachts
This report by Sue Richards appears on noonsite.com. Latest reports from agents in Egypt are that the authorities in Port Said have increased clearance charges for foreign flagged yachts ...
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Dock Talk 0
Omega Unveils Limited-Edition Seamaster for World’s Toughest Sailing Race
The Robb Report recently published the announcement that Omega, the official timekeeper for the Volvo Ocean Race, had created a new version of their Seamaster watch just for ...
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Dock Talk 0
Researchers Find Sunken Treasure Worth $18 Billion
The Spanish Main was famous for silver, gold and shipwrecks. There have been some amazing finds but nothing yet compares to the treasure strove that was recently found ...
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Dock Talk 0
Eight Bells for Bill Larson
William J. Larson, 75, of Newport, RI, died on May 12, 2018. He was born in Bellport, Long Island to Anders Peter and Florence Mary Dyer Larson, and ...
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Dock Talk 0
Bavaria Yachts Back in Business, Seeking Investors
The German boat builder Bavaria Yachts declared bankruptcy several weeks ago and stopped delivering boats to their dealers. This week the company announced that it was moving out ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What is the “dog watch.” Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Congratulations to Robert Van Eck ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
The Year of the Refit
Boat work means lists, projects and knowing it will all be worth it. By Andy Cross. Switching my electric sander off, I watched dust settle around Yahtzee’s cabin. ...
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