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  Why Do It?

  This is the 52nd year of the Transpac, a 2,225 mile journey from Los Angeles, CA to Honolulu, HI. The host of the race, Transpacific Yacht Club wondered ...

  On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  What is the Intracoastal Waterway?

  Have you ever thought of taking a few weeks to do the Intracoastal Waterway but wondered where exactly it is? The American Sailing Association (ASA) explains the beginning ...

  On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  I was recently catching up on reading and noted in your fall 2022 edition (Blue Water Sailing) a brief article on the “green flash”. I’ve traveled extensively over ...

  On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Eight Bells for Rick Palm “Grandpa Rick Was a Good Guy”

  The following was written by and sent to CC by Julie Palm, Rick’s wife, and her son Ted. We offer them our deepest condolences. Richard Victor “ Rick” ...

  On March 1, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Survival at Sea

  (getpocket.com) – In 2019 three men set sail from Japan to Hawaii on a 42 foot sailboat, the Coco-Haz III. They had a short window to bring the ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Provisioning for an Offshore Passage

  (allatsea.net) – Jo Ella Barnes, on the board of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association is a longtime cruiser onboard Starburst, a Hallberg-Rassy 43. She offers suggestions for how ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Overboard in Australia SailGP Race: Video

  (The Independent/flipboard.com) – Footage captures the moment a Team GB crew member was swept off his catamaran and thrown into the water while competing in the Australia Sail ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Solo, Round-the-World Attempt

  (chesapeakebaymagazine.com) – Donald Lawson, a professional sailor with experience in passagemaking and racing is making an attempt at circling the globe in just around 40 days, to beat ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Wind Generator vs Owner: a Cautionary Tale

  (pbo.co.uk.com) – The owner, his wife and two others were on a sail onboard a Montevideo 43, Good as Gold. The crew had enjoyed a brisk sail and ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Huge Advancement in Personal Locator Beacons, At Last

  In the world of offshore sailors, this is big news. Two weeks ago, ARTEX ACR, the leading suppliers of personal locator beacons, EPIRBs and many other safety products, ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks