Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  First 24 Hours of Rolex Fastnet Race Action-Packed

  (yachtingmonthy.com) – This past Saturday saw a wild start to the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race which takes place along the south coast of England. Winds were in the ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Online State Boating Classes

  The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers free online boating safety courses. 36 states offer a certificate of boating safety education that is recognized by ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  IZIBoat: Easy-to-Sail Catamaran That Can be Towed Behind an eBike

  Coming in spring 2024 is the French built catamaran that is designed to be put together or broken down in 15 minutes and can be towed by an ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tugboat, Satellite, Missing over 140 Years Found in Lake Superior

  (yahoo.com) – A reality TV series on the Discovery Channel was searching for French minesweepers that had been built in Thunder Bay, Canada. In 1918 they were headed ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Maryland Singlehander Missing Since July 13

  (wbaltv.com) – Donald Lawson, aboard his 60-foot trimaran, Defiant was bound from Mexico to the Panama Canal. The last communication his wife had with him was on July ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Scuba Set-up on a Sailboat

  Have you thought of adding scuba gear to your boat as you go off cruising? Hashtagboatlife.com walks you through the equipment you will need. A scuba tank compressor, ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Using a Bosun’s Chair to Go Safely Aloft

  West Marine Advisor discusses using a bosun’s chair to safely get up your mast. Whether you need to change a bulb, retrive a lost halyard, install a Windex ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Quick-Pickled Plums

  Fruits such as peaches, plums and cherries are in season and tastecooking.com has a different way to eat your favorite stone fruit. Firm but ripe fruit works best ...

  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Did the Wynns Discover the Ultimate Cruising Dinghy?

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  On July 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Sailing in the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands

  (sebastus.com) – If you are looking for a relaxing charter vacation it’s hard to beat either the Bahamas or British Virgin Islands for a sailing trip with plenty ...

  On July 21, 2023 / By Sandy Parks