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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 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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, ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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. ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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. ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0

This image of Lisa was taken from the cockpit of the Nauticat 43, sv Raven’s Dance, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Photo by Howard Edson ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Steak Tacos with Pineapple

So quick and easy, yet so good. Here is a great recipe from Food and Wine that you can easily make onboard. With ingredients such as ginger, pineapple ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks