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Two Coast Guard Stations Along the Jersey Shore To Close

(WHYY) – The federal government is scheduling two coast guard stations to close in New Jersey in 2021, along with three others in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York. ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Guirec Soudée, With Monique Alongside, Wins Young Voyager Award

The Cruising Club of America awarded Guirec Soudée with the 2019 Young Voyager Award. Soudée, started his voyage at age 21 from his home in Brittany, France and ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Sailing World Disrupted by Coronavirus

We are sailing into a world that few of us have ever seen before, with events being cancelled, marinas closing and even ports and whole countries closing their ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Gelcoat Repair Tips and Techniques

From Jamestown Distributors, a mail order/online company with all the supplies you need, comes this primer of gelcoat repair. The sheet takes you from preparation of the area ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Is Your Boat Safe From Thieves?

Do you leave your boat for any period of time? A boat in storage can be an invitation to unwanted guests and the insurance company Pantaenius has some ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Highfield Classic 310 is Light, Fast and Durable

The roles of a dinghy in the life of cruisers and sailors can’t be overestimated. The mother ship is your conveyance to any port on any ocean or ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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The Ocean Race Returns to Newport, Spring 2022

It’s never too soon to plan a visit to Newport, RI, an iconic sailing venue in the U.S. In spring 2022 The Ocean Race will have its only ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Some Upgrades to Martha’s Vineyard Will Benefit Sailors Including Improvements in Menemsha Harbor

(The Vineyard Gazette) – Dredging and beach improvements are just some of the projects being worked on in Martha’s Vineyard this winter, hopefully to be finished before the ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Scientists Concerned That Increase in Ocean Temperature Aiding in the Bleaching of Coral

(The Guardian) – If ocean temperatures do not drop, the Great Barrier Reef could be headed for another coral reef bleaching, the third time in five years. The ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Olympic Sailing Explained in One Minute

Assuming that the Olympic Summer Games will go on in Tokyo this year, the Olympic committee has produced a one minute video to explain the rules and highlights ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks