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UP FRONT 0
Grab the Life Raft

The time to think about getting and deploying the life raft is long before it’s ever needed. Being organized beforehand and having emergency equipment accessible could save lives. ...
On November 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Life on the Intracoastal Waterway

I’ve had the good fortune to have cruised up and down the East Coast’s Intracoastal Waterway that runs from Norfolk to Key West several times and each time ...
On November 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Bacon-Wrapped Dates

(williams-sonoma) – This simple starter combines sweet, salty and savory flavors in one delicious bite. Use regular-cut, not thick-cut, bacon to ensure the bacon and dates cook evenly. ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Learn to Get the Most Out of Your Mainsail

Quantum Sails builds sails for cruising boats as well as racing sailboats. In this article they focus on the cruising mainsail. David Flynn of Quantum explains the various ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
A Little Bit of Eye Candy From Royal Huisman

Its boat show season and you’ve been looking at boats you may be interested in purchasing. Here is one not yet built so you can have a say ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
A Study Reports More People Unable to Purchase Homes with Implications for the Marine Industry

Trade Only Today reports on a Wall Street Journal article reporting on families who make six figures. Fewer families than before in this category are able to purchase ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Hurricane Dorian Continues to Affect the Bahamas

(earther) – Researchers from Watchkeepers Bahamas and Save the Bays have been keeping an eye on the wetlands, pine forests and mangroves of the Bahamas in the wake ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Around the World One Leg at a Time

(Rugby Observer UK) – Clipper Round the World Race takes people from all walks of life, from novice to experienced sailors and gives them the opportunity to participate ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Yacht Sinks off Coast of New Zealand. Four Rescued Though One Died After

(mysailing.au) – A 47-foot yacht got caught in bad weather off the coast of Cape Brett, New Zealand. The crew issued a mayday call to the emergency services ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Winds Up to 40 Knots; Five Sailors Rescued by CG Off Oregon Coast

(KPTV) – This past week the watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector North Bend (OR) received a call that those aboard a 50-foot sailboat were unable to cross the ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks