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What Worked, What Didn’t After 12 Years

Twelve years in their circumnavigation, Patrick and Rebecca Childress offer their expert view of what products aboard their boat they can recommend, or not. They cover faucets, lights, ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Bridgedecks on Catamarans: What to Look for When Purchasing a Cat

Sackville Currie looks at bridgedeck clearance in catamarans. Bridgedeck clearance is cruicial for seaworthiness and crew comfort. Before you head out to the shows to look at cats, ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
New Boats to Look Forward to in 2019/2020, Continued

It’s September which means its opening season for boat shows. There may not be as many new boats in production as in the past but there are still ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Breaking Up a Concrete Boat: In Pictures

(Long Beach Post) – In early September, a 40-foot sailboat came ashore in Long Beach, CA after the two persons onboard lost control. A broken mast along with ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Three Pairs of Vaquita Found in the Upper Gulf of California

(Maritime Executive) – Scientists spotted two pairs of vaquita in mid-August and then a third pair in early September in waters east of San Felipe, Baja, CA. The ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Mayflower II Relaunched in Mystic Seaport Ahead of Next Year’s 400th Anniversary

(Daily Mail UK) – After a 30-month restoration, the Mayflower II was relaunched in Mystic, CT. The Mayflower was built in 1957 as a replica of the 1620 ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Do People Forget to Think When Operating a Vessel?

(mySailing.au) – Cruising Helmsman had an article awhile back that still pertains to today. Who doesn’t sit in their cockpit, at anchor, smuggly watching as people attempt to ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
14 Bahamian Islands in Great Shape and Ready to Receive Cruisers

While there was massive destruction to the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahamas, there are still a number of islands in the Bahamas that were not touched by ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Weather Windows for Heading South

As they say, you only get one chance to pick your weather and that’s when you are planning the departure for a long passage offshore. After three days ...
On September 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
What Worked, What Didn’t After 12 Years

Twelve years in their circumnavigation, Patrick and Rebecca Childress offer their expert view of what products aboard their boat they can recommend, or not. They cover faucets, lights, ...
On September 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks