Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dragonfly Open Yard, June 10, 2023

  If you have thought about a fast cruising boat, how about a folding trimaran? Denmark’s Dragonflys are fast and fun cruising boats that give you the thrill of ...

  On April 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Electrical Current Leakage

  BoatUS has an article on measuring electrical current leakage from boats at docks in marinas and how to keep your boat safe from leakage. It is recommended that ...

  On April 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms

  Everything tastes better with asparagus and this recipe from foodandwine.com certainly qualifies as great tasting. Roast asparagus and mushrooms in olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar. ...

  On April 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  A Tale of Survival

  Here’s one I will never forget. We were sailing up the Malacca straits in a loose company of fellow cruisers and headed for the island Kupang off the ...

  On April 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Ocean Race Launches Metaverse Experience

  ALICANTE, Spain, PARIS and NEW YORK; March 28, 2023 – The Ocean Race launched a metaverse experience pilot today with Virtual Regatta and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to engage fans ...

  On April 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill

  (mediterraneanliving.com) – This appetizer has a great combination of the saltiness of the feta mixing with the tanginess of garlic and lemon and sweetness of dill. Add in ...

  On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Cleaning the Teak On Your Boat

  (desperatesailors.com) – This article has suggestions for cleaning the teak onboard your boat, including the decks as well as furniture. From what tools and cleaners to use, how ...

  On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

  Mike Pickering, in Yachting Monthly explains that post hurricanes and pandemic, the British Virgin Islands are back and better than ever. For years it has been the most popular place ...

  On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Discover the Aluminum, Go-Anywhere Garcia Explocat 52

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  On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Freddy: Longest-Lived Tropical Cyclone

  (weather.com) – Freddy has broken the record for the longest-lasting treopical cyclone and is headed towards Mozambique for a second time. Freddy formed off Indonesia in early February ...

  On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks