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Orcas Disappearing from the Pacific Northwest

One of the joys of sailing in the Pacific Northwest is being able to spot the beautiful black and white killer whales. As reported by the New York ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Groupe Beneteau Acquires Sailboat Brands

Groupe Beneteau has acquired sailboats on both ends of the sailing spectrum. Seascape, A Slovenian company focusing on peformance sailboats and Delphia Yachts, a Polish company of cruising ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Safety Gear Recalls

Practical Sailor points out a couple of important safety recalls. As you gear up for another summer of sailing, it is also a good time to double ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Britain Launches New Research Vessel

Britain has launched the RRS Sir David Attenborough to help gain insight into climate change by studies in the Arctic and Antarctic. Eric Haun of MarineLink looks into ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Jeanneau Sponsors “Take the Wheel” During the 2018 Annapolis Boat Show

Thinking about getting a new boat but have yet to try Jeanneau? Join us in Annapolis in October and take the wheel of a Jeanneau sailboat! We are ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Top-Down and Bottom-Up Furling Systems

Are you looking into continuous line furling systems? Diego Sosa of sail-world.com has some useful diagrams to help explain the two systems. “Top-down” and “bottom-up” furling are ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Food Prep and Recipes for Your Boat

Blue Water Sailing School has a lot of experience for what works in the galley, including recipes and food preparation. Food and some kind of beverage is ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg Fall Rally To The Caribbean Introduces Option For New England Departure

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association (SDSA) has expanded routes for its Fall Rally to the Caribbean, the largest organized fleet of boats cruising-in-company from the East Coast to ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Near Miss For Dinghy Sailor Versus Tall Ship

A dinghy sailor had to abandon ship to avoid being run over by a tall ship in Germany. Story by the Daily Mail This is the moment ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Meet the Crew of American Magic, Challenger for 36th America’s Cup

Its time to look forward to the next running of the America’s Cup. The New York Yacht Club has released the roster of sailors for American Magic as ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks