Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks
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Rescue in the Bay of Biscay from 34-foot Sailboat
(Daily Mail) – A London barrister was on a solo passage from the Spanish port of A’coruna aboard his 34-foot sailboat Spirit of Daedulus when he encountered a ...
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58-Foot Elusive changes to HMS DIsappointment
(Evening Standard) – Andrew and Maria France purchased a Discovery 58 Elusive in January 2017. The plan was to live aboard the boat and sail around the world, ...
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Sailors Rescued Over 600 Miles From Hawaii Continue Their Voyage
(WRCBTV) – The 42-foot sailboat, Coco Haz III dismasted 656 miles southwest of the Hawaiian islands. The U.S. Coast Guard along with two commercial ships discovered the disabled ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Better in the Bahamas
It is only four months since Hurricane Dorian swept through the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas causing terrible loss of life and property. Many boats were lost ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Peppermint Bark
There is something about peppermint bark that is so perfect for the holidays. From the Food Network comes this easy-to-make recipe that works for friends and family. With ...
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Tech Talk 0
The Old Becomes New: Dacron Sails
Sail technology changes over time and in the recent past, dacron sails have been viewed as being slower than their kevlar and carbon cousins. Recent innovations in dacron ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Know Your Dock Lines
Now that many of us have our boats hauled out for the season, it may be time to check your docklines and see if they are good to ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Hylas 57
The Hylas 57 was designed by Bill Dixon and is a great-looking modern take on the traditional Hylas concept. The new 57 is a center-cockpit, raised-deck saloon sloop ...
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Dock Talk 0
Getting Ready to Head Down Under Ranger Gets a Refit
(Boat International) – The Dutch yard Vitters has just relaunched Ranger, the 135-foot J Class yacht after a major refit. The yacht was overhauled in anticipation of the ...
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Dock Talk 0
20 Minutes Into Its Maiden Voyage in 1628 the Vasa Sank. Why?
(BBC News) – The story of the Vasa has fascinated historians for years. The boat sank on its maiden voyage and lay sumerged for 300 years. Today the ...
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