Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks
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NOAA Updating Hurricane Statistics
NOAA is updating the set of statistics used to determine when hurricane seasons are above-, near-, or below-average relative to the climate record. This update process occurs once ...
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Deepest Wreck Dive in History Just Completed
(CBS News) -During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippine Sea the US Navy destroyer Johnston was sunk on October 25, 1944. Lying nearly 6,500 meters below sea level ...
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30,000 Homes Lose Power to Sailboat Hitting Wires
(Miami Herald) – Nearly 30,000 homes lost power in Florida when a sailboat struck transmission lines off the Florida Keys earlier this week. The 32-foot sailboat struck the ...
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Unstable La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent
(Caribbean National Weekly) – The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) in St Vincent and the Grenadines confirmed the collapse of the La Soufriere volcanic dome and the presence ...
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Salvors Successful in Taking in Tow Ship Transport Vessel
(G Captain) – The world watched last week (see video below) after the crew of the yacht transport vessel Eemslift Hendrika radioed that they had lost stability in ...
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Cool Things to Do 0
It’s a Go for the Marion-Bermuda Race
June 18 is the start of the Marion-Bermuda race, a race that encourages families on cruising yachts. If you are new to the race they even have a ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Learn How to Provision for Long Passages
Provisiong for a long offshore passage can be a bit intimidating unless you make a plan which includes not only the food supplies but where to store the ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Dahi Toast (Grilled Yogurt Sandwiches)
(Washington Post) – What a great way to change up a sandwich. This Indian sandwich has yogurt, cabbage, red pepper, carrots and green chile. Mix all the ingredients ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Not only is this cucumber salad quick and easy to make but the cucumbers are refreshingly crisp. The dressing from The Pocket is light and would make a ...
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