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The Hobie Cat Turns 50!

So many people sailing today got their start on the Hobie Cat, invented by surfboard maker Hobie Alter. Its safe to say that he opened the door for ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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An Island Disappears

This season there have been a number of ‘super’ storms that are changing the contours of land. Hurricane Walaka in early October managed to wipe out a NW ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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123 Sailors Set to Race the Route du Rhum

November 4 is the start of the Route du Rhum, one of the most prestigious transatlantic yacht races. The race takes the sailors from Saint-Malo, France, over 3,000 ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Headed to the Deep

(Business Insider) Imagine exploring a place so far from humanity that any message you send takes seven seconds to be heard. That’s arguably more remote than the moon ...
On October 31, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Its that time of year for the arguments to begin. There are pumpkin lovers and pumpkin haters. This recipe from the New York Times is for those who ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Safety at Sea

It’s a cry that is so alarming that it’s against the law to falsely scream that word in a movie theater. It’s no less alarming at sea. But ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Anegada Lobster Festival

Here is a way to celebrate Thanksgiving if you are in the BVI this year. Join in with the 5th annual Anegada Lobster Festival, running from November 24 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Amel 50

With this model, the shipyard broadens the scope of use and opens up new prospects at sea. While not aiming to compete with racing yachts, the AMEL 50 ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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SSCA’s Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net will resume operation Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Just in time for the seasonal migration of yachts in the Atlantic, Chris Parker will provide weather routing. (noonsite) – Beginning on October 24, 2018, and continuing ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Bavaria Yachts Reborn

Bavaria Yachts said it wants to “regain lost trust” after emerging from bankruptcy last month. The German powerboat and sailboat builder, with production facilities in Germany and France, ...
On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks