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Thoughts on High-Capacity Bilge Pumps

In Cruising Compass last week, our survey was on high-capacity bilge pumps aboard our cruising boats. You will find the results of the survey below. Our regular commentator ...
On June 27, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Dining by Boat in Florida

Summer is time to hit the water and explore. Whether you’re sliding into the marina for the night at a hotel or docking your boat for a quick ...
On June 27, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Ratatouille Pasta

Pasta dishes can make for a great comfort food meal and this recipe from bonappetit.com brings in the fresh taste of summer by adding in eggplant, zucchini, peppers ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Setting Up a VHF with a MMSI Number

On waterwayguide.com Mark Corke of BoatUS walks through how to set up a VHF radio with digital selective calling. Within the past few years VHF radios come with ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
What Makes a Good Offshore Cruising Boat

This article in Spinsheet poses the question of What makes a good offshore sailboat? They interviewed David Malkin of North Point Yacht Sales and he begins with two ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Vloggers Gone with the Wynns Buy HH 44 Hybrid Cat

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On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
39-Foot Vessel Dismasted 395 Miles Off Virginia Beach During Tropical Storm Alex

The skipper of Faule Haut has posted a blog on the loss of his 39-foot Beneteau Oceanis. He noted that he had lived aboard for 5 years and ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Shipwreck from 1708 Reveals its Contents

(Sky News ) – Royal Navy vessels sank the Spanish flagship in 1708 during the War of the Spanish Succession, but its resting place – near the port ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Hudson Canyon, a Giant Underwater Chasm, on List to be Newest National Marine Sanctuary

(NPR) – Good news for sea turtles: President Biden announced on Monday that he hopes to designate the aquatic Hudson Canyon as a national marine sanctuary. About 100 ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Captain of 42-Foot Sloop Falls Overboard During Newport Bermuda Race

(turnto10.com) – Colin Golder, the captain of the 42-foot Centurion Morgan of Marietta fell overboard in rough seas during the Newport Bermuda Race. The boat was about 325 ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks