Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Sailor on the Front Line

  (Chesapeake Bay Magazine) – Rachel Hartley, a nurse from Virginia, along with her husband Taylor sailed their 50-foot Beneteau, Turning Points  from their berth at home to One15 ...

  On May 29, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  It’s Nearly Time to Go Cruising

  As we look forward to June and the gradual relaxation of the stay-at-home rules, a lot of us are heading to the boat yards and marinas in anticipation ...

  On May 29, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Bocconcini and Tomato Skewers

  Its a week past Memorial Day and now on to summer. Here is an appetizer which could come mostly from your garden. Cherry tomates, basil and mozzarella (bocconcini ...

  On May 28, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  S’mores Milkshake

  And now for somelthing truly decadent. Who doesn’t love marshmallow and chocolate stuffed between graham crackers? Eat.Thrive.Glow. has this amazing recipe for a milkshake made with ice cream, ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Flexible Solar Panels for Your Boat

  For many sailors now is the time to ready the boat for the coming season and perhaps add some solar panels to keep up the charge on the ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Safety on Board: A Skipper’s Responsibility

  The Cruising Club of America has published guidance entitled “Creating a Culture of Safety: The Skipper’s Responsibility” that spotlights the skipper’s overriding responsibility for the safety of boat ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  New Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a Proper Yacht

  The new Oceanis 30.1 is the little sister to all of the boats in the Oceanis line but in particular it is most closely related to the 46.1 ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Did You Know? Ten Phrases Originating From Sailing

  The American Sailing Association has put together a list of ten phrases that stem from sailing. From a “clean bill of health”, “by and large”, “hand over fist” ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  One Confirmed Dead Off Grounded Yacht

  (7 News AU) – During heavy weather a 12-meter sailboat washed up along a beach in Queensland, Australia. A body has been found in the ocean and police ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Exercises to Keep Fit Both On and Off the Boat

  Whether you are stuck at sea for days on end, or just out for the weekend, staying in shape is important. Its much easier to work around the ...

  On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks