Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Entering a Marina

  Tom Cunliffe discusses entering an unfamiliar marina. He has useful information for everyone and in particular those new to sailing. He brings up changes you can expect in ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Yacht Lightning Strikes

  (Yachting World) – While lightning strikes are rare for hitting boats, they are on the increase and appear to strike multihulls more frequently than monohulls due in part ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Test Sail the New X-40 with Antonio Vettese (with Subtitiles)

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  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Family of Seven Rescued by Coast Guard in Alaska

  (Juneau Empire) – Two adults and five children were aboard a 22-foot sailboat for an afternoon sail in Juneau, AK. With rudder damage and being low on fuel ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tayana 42 Goes Missing

  (Yachts and Yachting) – Eclipse, a 42 Tayana was discovered missing from its mooring in Florida by owner Phil Gutowski. After three days of searching he spotted the ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  One Man Overboard, Other Stranded on Sandbank

  (clubracer.eu) – Two sailors got in a bit of trouble this past weekend while racing off the coast of Scheveningen in The Netherlands. Nearing the finish of a ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Ask Leroy! YouTube’s Star Lobsterman

  (Bangor Daily News) – 79 year old Leroy Weed has been fishing the Maine waters for 70 years. He recently joined the staff of the Maine Center for ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Whales Attacking Yachts Off Spain and Portugal

  (The Guardian UK) – Scientists are uncertain as to why, but a pod of whales appears to be ramming sailboats in an area off Spain and Portuga, on ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Can We Sail to the Caribbean & Bahamas This Winter?

  For the last six months, as we have mostly all hunkered down during this time of coronavirus, it has been hard to make travel plans or even social ...

  On September 18, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta

  Ina Garten of the Barefoot Contessa always comes up with wonderful recipes and this recipe is no different. Fresh tomatoes, cheese, fresh basil and your favorite olive oil ...

  On September 11, 2020 / By Sandy Parks