Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Three People and a Dog Rescued Off Coast of California

  In 35-knot winds and up to 20-foot seas the sailboat Misfit contacted the Coast Guard with the information that they had lost propulsion and needed rescue. Off the ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  NOAA Has a High Tide Bulletin

  Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Human-Driven Climate Change Leaving its Mark on the Oceans

  (earther) – Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their report on the oceans. The oceans are rapidly changing, affecting ecosystems around the world. Sailors ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Replica of a Phoenician Sailboat to Make its Way Across the Atlantic

  (the Telegraph) – The Phoenicia, a replica of the type of sailboat from 2,600 years ago will sail across the Atlantic to determine if the New World could ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sailboat Runs Aground – One Day After Being Purchased

  (New York Post) – 21-year old Matthew Hunt purchased the Catalina 26 for $700 from eBay and a day later as he was sailing it off Montauk, NY ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Dufour 530 – Look for Performance and Comfort

  Designed by Umberto Felci the new Dufour 530 comes in three versions; one for owners and charterers looking for simplicity, the ocean version for a more traditional handling ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Mark Your Calendar: Annapolis Sailboat Show Starts October 10

  50 years young, this year the Annapolis Sailboat Show runs from October 10-14. The largest sailboat in the U.S. this is a good place to not only check ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Destinations From the Caribbean to Greece to Hawaii

  The British Virgin Islands is the most popular destination for chartering a sailboat but why not look a bit further and try something new? The American Sailing Association ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Apple Cinnamon Bread

  Now that it is officially fall, its time to go apple picking. Then the question is what to do with all those apples you’ve picked. Here is a ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Readers Comment on UN’s Ocean Report

  At 73 years of age I have sailed the oceans since I was 14. This romance with the oceans of the world included 26 years of naval service. ...

  On October 2, 2019 / By Sandy Parks