Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Yachtsman to Have a Statue In His Honor

  (Greenock Telegraph) – In 1899 Skipper Charlie Barr won his first America’s Cup, which he followed by winning in 1901 and then in 1903. Now, more than 100 ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  British Virgin Islands Closed

  (BVI Platinum News) – As of March 19, 2020 the British Virgin Islands enacted strict travel restrictions in order to keep the Covid-19 virus at bay. Those who ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Homeward Bound Flotilla

  Attention U.S.-Bound Cruisers With the effects of the spreading novel coronavirus, there is much uncertainty in the Caribbean. Ports are closing, flights are not available.  Many people are ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  From the Far Side of the World

  On Wednesday morning, we sent out an email blast to our readers and advertisers that tried to put a positive spin on what’s going on in the Covid-19 ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Man Overboard Techniques

  Noonsite and Duncan Wells, a RYA instructor will be providing a series on possible man overboard situations and how to deal with them. The first in the series ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Travel Advisory From The Moorings

  The Moorings has issued a statement regarding the everchanging conditions of the Coronovirus worldwide. They have geared their statements to U.S. customers as well as having additonal information ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319: Pocket Rocket Cruiser

  The Jeanneau SO 319 was introduced a couple of years ago but we haven’t had the chance to do a review until now. Given the state of the ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Under Suspicion, the Eighth Vessel to Sink in Washington

  (The Daily World) – Since July, 2017 eight vessels have sunk in the Hoquiam River, WA. The latest one to sink is a 40 foot sailboat, just upriver ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  64 Year Old British Woman Becomes Oldest Woman To Row Across the Atlantic

  (Sky News) – Sara Brewer, 64, along with her rowing partner Ann Prestidge, 35 set off December 12, 2019 in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, rowing from the ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  230 Foot Superyacht Capsizes During Haulout

  (The Daily Mail) – Not a good look. The Nourah of Riyad, a 230 foot luxury yacht was being lifted out of the water to have work done ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks