Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Charter Chatter 0

  Inside the British Virgin Islands

  In a burst of optimisim here are some tips for enjoying your charter in the BVI . As of this writing, the BVI will be open to charterers ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Sailboat Rigging Inspection

  Vloggers Follow the Boat interview a rigger on what to look for when inspecting boat rigging, offering tips and hints along the way. As they say “Keep everything ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  The New Hallberg Rassy 57 Inside and Out

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  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Quarantine and Covid Protocols for 2020 Caribbean Passagemaking

  The Salty Dawg Sailing Association and Bennett Kashdan has an in-depth look at what to incorporate into your pre-departure plans for the Caribbean in order to keep yourself ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Vote: Image of the Century

  The ‘Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image’ is a yearly photographic contest and exhibition. They’ve now posted 80 images celebrating some of the best images taken over the year and ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Tips to Save Your Sails

  (Sail Universe) – Here in the northeast boats are being hauled for the season.  When it comes time to haul your boat, doing a quick check of your ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  A Tall Ship Sails the Ice Free Arctic

  (The Barents Observer) – For the first time, a tall ship has sailed the Russian Arctic route between the Atlantic and Pacific. The voyage was made possible due ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Sailboat Destroyed On the Rocks, Couple Loses Their Home

  (Seacoast Online) – A couple living in Kittery, Maine aboard their 30-foot O’Day Izzi lost their home in early October during high winds. The boat ran aground and ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  The Coast Guard Wants Your Opinion Before November 1

  The US Coast Guard places and maintains the buoyage system for all U.S. waterways and is responsible for making sure that buoys marking channels, shoals, reefs and other ...

  On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Moroccan Stuffed Mushrooms

  Stuffed mushrooms are a popular appetizer and this version from A Taste of Home adds a bit of a twist. Adding couscous, cumin, coriander and currants gives a ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks