Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Home in Switzerland we’re sailing on the lake on our Sunwind 28, Platypus. Gerda and Sven Salzman ...

  On March 8, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Easy Clam Chowder

  This past Monday was National Clam Chowder Day. From Damn Delicious comes this easy to make version of a traditional clam chowder. Creamy, flavorful and chockfull of clams, ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Bonaire: A Beacon of Hope for Coral Reefs

  Nina Burleigh visited Bonaire and found it to be a perfect spot for snorkeling and diving. In a bit of good news Bonaire can serve as a role ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Med Moor

  Mediterreanean mooring is quite common in many parts of the world. It saves dock space as you moor stern-to or bow-on rather than alongside which is more common ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  X4⁹

  X Yachts has a range of “X” sailboats and the X4⁹ is now being introduced. As the designer Niels Jeppesen notes: “When designing the new X4⁹ I wanted ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  To Block Aid, Venezuela Closes Maritime Border with Curacao

  Some people might think that cruising affords a certain amount of escapism but this article from The Martime Executive recognizes the reality of cruising around the world today. ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Coast Guard Rescues Two From Sailboat Off Key Largo

  (Miami Herald) – Fortuantely two sailors off the 36-foot sailboat No Worries had the safety equipment necessary to make the call to the Coast Guard when their vessel ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  The Economic Cost of Nuisance Flooding in Annapolis’ Historic City Dock

  Sea level rise is eating into the revenue of this quaint coastal business district. An innovative new study estimates the economic costs.   The City Dock neighborhood of ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  GPS Receivers May Malfunction April 2019

  (zdnet) – If you rely on GPS then make a note of April 6, 2019 in your calendar because it’s the date that the GPS Week Rollover occurs, ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Mystery of Missing Woman May Finally Be Solved

  Helicopters, lifeboats, planes and 150 coast guard staff all looked in vain for a millionaire’s wife, who went missing while sailing from Cornwal, UK in October, 2012. According ...

  On March 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks