Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Groundbreaking Seafloor Map

  Dr. David Sandwell, a geophysicist at Scripps, has been awarded American Geophysical Union’s Charles A. Whitten Medal for creating the world’s first comprehensive, high-resolution map of the ocean ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Red Tide Gone From Florida Waters

  Here is some good news for residents of Florida and those taking their boats there. An updated report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, confirmed that ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Whisky Galore

  Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely good enough. Mark Twain   Here is a bit of history that you may not ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  The Bermuda Triangle of Sailing

  There should be some good boat watching this summer in Bermuda, New York City and Newport, RI.   The Bermuda Tourism Authority, NYC & Company and Discover Newport ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  UP FRONT 0

  boot Dusseldorf Celebrates 50 Years of Being the Greatest (boat) Show on Earth

  Don’t capitalize it and don’t pronounce it like the footwear. It’s “boot” and it simply means “boat” in German. It’s a spectacle that every boater must see at ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Lagoon Launches New 46-Foot Family Cruising Cat at the Miami Show

  Over the past two years, Lagoon Catamarans has been rolling out new designs that have truly revolutionized their line. The Lagoon 40 and 50 were the first to ...

  On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Chocolate Cake

  This week’s recipe for chocolate cake from Food52 calls for just six ingredients and no measuring cups, spoons or bowls. Less than 20-minutes to make and 35-minutes to ...

  On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Life Aboard: Power Aboard

  The Tucker family live aboard Rogue, their 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 50. In a blog on 36degrees news they discuss what works best for them, living aboard with their ...

  On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Charging Smarter

  Wakespeed is a new company founded by experienced electronic designers. They are interested in building equipment that will do a better job of keeping boat batteries charged, from ...

  On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Dusseldorf 2019

  This is the 50th anniversary of the Dusseldorf Boat Show, running through January 27. With over 1,500 sailboats and motorboats its as if being a kid in a ...

  On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks