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Good News for Those Headed to Fiji

(noonsite.com) – In a recent policy change, foreign yachts are now able to stay in Fiji for up to five years without having to pay any duty. This ...
On July 1, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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A New Britannia in the Works?

(The Indian Express) – Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested it is time for a new royal yacht to be built, to the tune of $280 million. ...
On July 1, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Man Boards Catamaran and Threatens Police While Wielding an 8-Foot Pole with Metal Hook

(East Bay Times-California) – This past weekend police in Santa Cruz confronted a 37-year old man who had commandeered a charter boat after he had been seen jumping ...
On July 1, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Squalls at Sea

This is the time of year when blue water sailors are on the move. Some are sailing north from the Caribbean and Mexico. Some are racing to Bermuda ...
On July 1, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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What to Do About Lost Containers Adrift at Sea?

In last week’s Just Cruising I brought up the issue of containers lost from ships and adrift at sea posing hazards to other vessels and to the environment. ...
On June 30, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Neoline On Course for 2024 Commissioning of First Sailing Cargo Ship

Neoline has signed a Letter of Intent with the French based company Neopolia Mobility to construct a zero emission transport ship, a 136 meter sailing cargo ship. Started ...
On June 25, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Underwater Avalanche Moved for Two Days and Ran 683 Miles Across the Atlantic Ocean Floor

(Daily Mail UK) – Underwater sensors showed a colassal event that happened in Congo Canyon, a deep submarine canyon off the coast of West Africa. Spawned by severe ...
On June 25, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Six Rescued From Sailboat Off California Coast

(theworldlink.com) – Coast Guard along the northern coast of California were able to resuce six people from the 79-foot sailboat Barlovento last weekend. The vessel was disabled and ...
On June 25, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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USCGC Eagle’s Summer Schedule

The 295-foot Barque Eagle serves as a training ship for the Coast Guard as well as acting as a goodwill ambassador for the USCG and the U.S. She ...
On June 25, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg’s Downeast Rally

The Downeast Rally is the perfect opportunity to gain experience sailing overnight in the ocean, in the company of other Salty Dawg boats and with experienced shoreside staff ...
On June 25, 2021 / By Sandy Parks