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Missing Containers at Sea, Some with Toxic Ingredients

(ABC-Australia) – Up to 270 shipping containers have fallen from one of the world’s largest cargo ships into the North Sea, attracting treasure hunters and clean-up volunteers alike ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Finding Endurance

Ernest Shackleton, the British Polar explorer set off in 1914 to cross Antarctica by sled dog. Along with his men Shackleton was trapped onboard the Endurance when it ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Do You Know Waves?

(Marine Insight) – Sea waves are one of the beautiful natural marvels that excite us. However, there are different types of waves that are formed according to different ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Live on an Island in a Lighthouse, Earn Your Keep

According to the Guardian there is a job opening for a bed and breakfast lighthouse. You would be living on your own island in sight of San Francisco. ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Rescue Off the North Carolina Coast

A delivery crew from a 55 foot sailboat were successfully rescued by the Coast Guard off the coast of North Carolina. The boat was dismasted in a storm ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Jersey Shore Stranding: See Video

(NJ.com) – A sailboat found mysteriously stranded on the beach in Sea Isle City over the weekend is being removed by officials from the Jersey Shore town. Katherine ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Seattle Waterfront Losing One of the Last Wooden Boat Shops

Times are changing and with those changes comes news of more boatyards closing. The Seattle waterfront used to have a number of yards but due to economic and ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Good News For ICW Boaters

Here is a piece of good news for those who bump their way along the Intracoastal Waterway. According to Waterway Guide, $24 million has been allocated, dredging contracts ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Bareboat in Madagascar with Dream Yacht Charter

We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new Madagascar base in Nosy Be’s Crater Bay, the perfect spot to sail the islands within the Radama and Mitsio ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42

In 2018 Wauquiez introduced their new Pilot Saloon 42, a true cruising boat capable of worldwide cruising. The new Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 has a high-performance hull ...
On December 5, 2018 / By Sandy Parks