Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Whale Encounter of the Friendly Kind

  (thedodo.com) – Lately all the news has been about encounters with orcas off the coast of Spain and Portugal, where the whales attempt to ram boats and their ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Scientists Confirm Dartmouth, UK Urban Legend

  (royalnavy.mod.uk) – For years people had spoken about a submarine hiding in a town park. The park, Coronation Park, Dartmouth, UK was created by landfill and now experts ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  A Rough Round the Island Race

  (islandecho.co.uk) – This year’s Round the Island Race had some rough patches. The annual Round the Island Race, which started back in 1930 is a one-day yacht race ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Be Gone, Mildew and Mold

  It’s that season again. In the South and Southwest heat and humidity are off the charts. On the East Coast and Midwest, rain, fog and humidity are rampant. ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Blue Goose proudly escorts the Virginia in the Norfolk ‘23 HarborFest Parade of Sail June 10, 2023. Blue Goose as well as Arctic Tern were escorts for Virginia ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Take a Tour of the Lagoon 77 Luxury Cruising Cat

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  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Debris in the Water

  (boatus.org) – More than an eyesore, trash in the ocean is one of the world’s most pervasive pollution problems. It sickens and kills marine animals and birds. It ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  10 Best Sailing Knives

  Knives are an important tool in any sailors’ kit and it needs to be a reliable tool as it has so many uses. Marineinsight.com provides information on what ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt

  This simple, fresh fruit salad is perfect for summer and the yogurt dressing adds to the flavor. From Ina Garten and the foodnetwork.com. The recipe calls for toppng ...

  On July 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Free Water Taxi Rides between Lyman-Morse and Camden’s Public Landing

  Camden, Maine – Lyman-Morse is now offering free water taxi shuttle service between Camden’s Public landing and the docks at Lyman-Morse. The shuttle service will operate Tuesday through Sunday, ...

  On July 11, 2023 / By Sandy Parks