Browsing All Posts 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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Boat Reviews 0
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 ...
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Ice Boat Season Is Coming
Ice boating certainly qualifies for the “Cool Things To Do” category in Cruising Compass. Granted, it may be hard to find a lake near you to enjoy the ...
