Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Rallies Down Under

  Down Under Rally is an organization offering Cruising Yacht Rallies for Cruising Yachties. This is a great organziation if you are planning on sailing in the area, these ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Strategic Napping

  (New York Times) – The U.S. Army has come out with new guidelines for optimal soldier performance and sailors can take heed of the information on sleep. Sleep ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  An Inside Look at the New Oyster 565

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  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Coast Guard Rescues Two From Grounded Sailboat

  Earlier this week a coast guard helicopter crew rescued two sailors from Irish Eyes, a 28-foot sailboat near Freeport, TX. The boat had grounded and was taking on ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Current Information About Entry to the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda

  From Offshore Passage Opportunities comes this helpful webinar on sailing from the U.S. to the Caribbean in the time of Covid-19. Definitely something to watch as you plan ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Antarctica’s Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever

  (Daily Mail-UK) – Scientists have been studying glaciers in the Antarctic for years and their studies show that two key glaciers are on the path towards disintegration. These ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Looking for a New Yacht?

  (Robb Report) – The sailing season in the Northern Hemisphere is ending so its time to look for a new boat. As the saying goes, “bigger is better”. ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Canadian Singlehander Suffers Stroke While Attempting Around the World Voyage

  (CTV News) – Glenn Wakefield of Vancouver Island was attempting to make a solo voyage around the world on his boat the West Wind II. 500 miles west ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Is This the Winter to Take a Charter Vacation?

  All through 2020, it has been difficult to make travel plans. The pandemic has made flying risky and then at both ends of a flight you have to ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Stuffed Quahogs

  Cruising Compass is based in Rhode Island and Monday was National Rhode Island Day. (Who knew?) In celebration of this state, one of the original 13 colonies to ...

  On October 9, 2020 / By Sandy Parks