Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Charter Chatter 0

  Where to Sail in Greece

  THis blog from Sailing Holidays has some useful tips for sailing in Greece. From what to expect on the different islands to what to expect regarding wind conditions, ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Check Out the Redesigned Hallberg-Rassy 48 MK II at the Annapolis Show

  The Hallberg-Rassy 48 is a true blue water cruiser that offers more natural light, more comfort and more elegance than ever before. With three double cabins and a ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Ocean Cleanup Says its Trash-Collecting Device is Working in the Pacific Ocean

  (CNN) – The Netherlands based non-profit, Ocean Cleanup has announced that its latest prototype is successfully working at picking up debris from large fishing gear to tiny microplastics ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  One Man’s Journey From No Sailing Experience to Becoming a Liveaboard

  Fabio Brunnazi describes his journey from knowing nothing about sailing to deciding to learn to sail and live on a sailboat. Over the past few years he and ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Hitching a Ride on the USCGC Stratton

  (Boating magazine) – Randy Vance spent days on board the Stratton as she went on patrol in the Arctic. He spent three days learning the ship, its mission ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  CG Rescues Two Off a 37-foot Sailboat

  Another boat needed rescuing off the coast of Georgia this week (see above story). The 37-foot sailboat Meander issued a mayday call to the Coast Guard after they ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Coast Guard Rescues Two After Sailboat Runs Aground

  (News4jax) – The Spirit of Liberty, a 51-foot sailboat lost power off the Georgia coast as the crew was bringing their boat up from West Palm last week. ...

  On October 11, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Annapolis is For Sailors

  This week sailors from around the world and the sailing industry are all headed to Annapolis, Maryland for North America’s largest celebration of all there is to do ...

  On October 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Caribbean Bound? Check Your Insurance

  As our friends and readers get set to sail south to the Caribbean and Bahamas this fall, we have heard repeatedly that they are getting some sobering news ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Three People and a Dog Rescued Off Coast of California

  In 35-knot winds and up to 20-foot seas the sailboat Misfit contacted the Coast Guard with the information that they had lost propulsion and needed rescue. Off the ...

  On October 4, 2019 / By Sandy Parks