Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Its always fun to enter a new harbor, in this case Porto, Portugal, the second largest city in the country. ...

  On December 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Inflatable Boat Repair

  If the floor of your inflatable has come unstuck Jake Firth in Practical Boat Owner has some tips for fixing your dinghy. He cautions that you make sure ...

  On December 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Drones Onboard

  (Life of Sailing) – What better way to capture moments when you are under sail than using a drone. You can use the drone for photography and video, ...

  On December 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Eggnog Meltaway Cookies

  This cookie recipe from foodnetwork.com comes together in just minutes in a food processor. Just like in eggnog, these cookies have the flavor of rum, bourbon and nutmeg. ...

  On December 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Distant Shores TV Explores KM-Built Aluminum Voyaging Yachts

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  On December 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  UP FRONT 0

  The Starlink Future is Here

  Hi George, We have done a few multi-year cruises, but none like this one. Previously, career & work had to halt as we ventured off on hiatus. This time ...

  On December 12, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  No-Bake Banana Caramel Pecan Pie

  This is a terrific pie for the holidays as it looks spectacular yet can easily be made with store bought ingredients. Delish.com suggests you use store bought caramel ...

  On December 8, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  5-Foot Sailboat From Rhode Island Washes Up on Beach in UK

  (www.bournemouthecho.co.uk) – Two friends were walking along Mudeford beach in Dorset, UK when they came across a 5-foot long sailboat. According to paperwork in the boat, it had ...

  On December 8, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  After a Year at Sea, Coolers Wash Ashore in Alaska

  (sports.yahoo.com) – Over a year ago the Zim Kingston freighter lost about 40 shipping containers while sailing in rough seas off the coast of Vancouver Island. Now hundreds ...

  On December 8, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  95 Year Old Sailor Washes Up on the Outer Banks

  (pilotonline.com) – Last weekend the Coast Guard was notified that the Siesta, a 41-foot sailboat with a 95-year old Floridian onboard was washed ashore in Carova, NC after ...

  On December 8, 2022 / By Sandy Parks