Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks
-
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Safety at Sea
It’s a cry that is so alarming that it’s against the law to falsely scream that word in a movie theater. It’s no less alarming at sea. But ...
-
Cool Things to Do 0
Anegada Lobster Festival
Here is a way to celebrate Thanksgiving if you are in the BVI this year. Join in with the 5th annual Anegada Lobster Festival, running from November 24 ...
-
Boat Reviews 0
Amel 50
With this model, the shipyard broadens the scope of use and opens up new prospects at sea. While not aiming to compete with racing yachts, the AMEL 50 ...
-
Dock Talk 0
SSCA’s Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net will resume operation Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Just in time for the seasonal migration of yachts in the Atlantic, Chris Parker will provide weather routing. (noonsite) – Beginning on October 24, 2018, and continuing ...
-
Dock Talk 0
Bavaria Yachts Reborn
Bavaria Yachts said it wants to “regain lost trust” after emerging from bankruptcy last month. The German powerboat and sailboat builder, with production facilities in Germany and France, ...
-
Dock Talk 0
Its Time. First Woman to Circumnavigate Australia Solo and Nonstop
On Saturday, October 20, yachtswoman Lisa Blair embarked on her latest adventure, in an attempt to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Australia. ...
-
Dock Talk 0
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Signed This Week
Earlier this month the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and Tuesday the President signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 as reported by ...
-
Dock Talk 0
Diving Against Debris
(Waterway Guide) – Nassau, Bahamas – For many people marine debris is out of sight, out of mind. Thankfully however, divers have the unique ability to bring to ...
-
Dock Talk 0
Dense Fog Causes Collision with Ferry and Yacht
(gCaptain) – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the collision between the passenger ro-ro ferry Red Falcon in Cowes Harbour, Isle of Wight. ...
-
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Passage Prep
It is the season when the geese and a lot of sailors from the temperate states turn their beaks and bows southward and head offshore for sunnier and ...
