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Dock Talk 0
Long Island, in the Bahamas is Planning a New Airport

According to the Caribbean Journal, the Bahamian government is looking to create a new airport on Long Island, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
New Resort on Malolo Island, Fiji Has Ripped Out Part of a Reef, Dumped Waste, Blocked Traditional Fisheries – All Before Gaining Approval

(newsroom.co.nz) – The resort would be Fiji’s largest, and is set to include the Pacific nation’s first casino. A tourism expert has warned the desecration on Malolo Island ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Russians Mess With GPS To Confuse Ships: Its Always Good to Learn To Navigate By Paper Charts

From Business Insider comes this article regarding how the Russians are hacking GPS in order to confuse ships and airplanes as to where they are. They use the ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Sailboat Knocks Out Power to 28,000 In the Keys

This picture comes from the Patch website in Bradenton, FL and not something you see every day. The sailboat struck power lines south of Tavernier and managed to ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Trimaran Strikes Rocks Off Shelter Cove, CA, Second Rescue Needed In a Month

(Lost Cove Outpost) – The crew of a 45-foot trimaran named Midnight Sun had to abandon ship in treacherous waters last night after striking some rocks near Shelter ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Leopard 50P – a True Blue Water Cruiser Cat

I had the good fortune to spend a “day at the office” sailing the new Lagoon 50P in the trade-wind-swept waters off Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday. The sun ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
UP FRONT 0
Should Sailors be Certified?

In last week’s Just Cruising column, I posed the question of whether or not boat owners, skippers and sailors in general should be required to take some sort ...
On April 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip

Here is a dip with a difference from delish. Mix together shrimp, cheddar and parmesan cheese along with some lemon, wine and garlic and you have a nice, ...
On April 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Martinique’s Boat Show

If you need an excuse to head to Martinique, why not go to the first ever Martinique Boat Show being held from May 16-19. Not only will they ...
On April 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Torqeedo’s Travel Outboard

Torqeedo has announced their new travel outboards made for tenders, dinghies and daysailers. With its integrated lithium battery and outstanding efficiency, the Travel is a great alternative ...
On April 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks