Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Washed Ashore on Vancouver, Canada Beach

  (Vancouver is Awesome) – This sailboat was discovered washed ashore on Sunset Beach in Vancouver on March 1 and a week later was still there. The abandoned vessel ...

  On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  When we took off from home in Rhode Island to sail westabout around the world, we rented our house and then had to find a home for Willy ...

  On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Scallops with Stewed Chickpeas and Tomatoes

  We are in the middle of March and in between seasons. This dish from Saveur straddles being a stew of chickpeas and tomatoes with scallops providing a less ...

  On March 12, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Sheet Pan Nachos

  Here is a dish you can either use for a party appetizer or a main meal. Use only one pan and one baking sheet, take some ground beef ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Head to Belize for Terrific Snorkeling

  Last week we had an article on snorkeling in Tahiti and this week we have a guide to snorkeling on Belize’s Barrier Reef. Much closer to home for ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Cruising Vs Racing Sails

  Are you looking into replacing your sails and you are unsure if you should stick with cruising sails or perhaps think about racing sails? North Sails has an ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  New Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 Family Cruiser

  In the last two years, Beneteau has launched a new series in the Oceanis line that combine great sailing qualities with ever more interior volume for the comforts ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Brooklyn, NY Marina Closure To Affect More Than 200 Boaters

  (Brooklyn Paper) – Moorings and dockage space can be at a premium in many areas and its about to get even harder if you keep a boat in ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Noise in Oceans Causes Behavorial Changes in Marine Mammals and Fish

  (BBC News) – Seismic surveys are carried out around the world by a variety of companies including those searching for gas and oil. Scientists have observed that marine ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Are These The Best Places To Sail?

  According to Trip Savvy the 10 best sailing destinations include places such as Croatia, South Georgia Island, the Galapagos, Zanzibar and the British Virgin Islands. Are your favorites ...

  On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks