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  Two Rescued from Grounded Yacht

  rte.ie) – A 50-foot yacht got into trouble in stormy seas off the coast of the Republic of Ireland. Two sailors were rescued when their boat washed ashore ...

  On December 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Robin Knox-Johnston Encounters a Pod of Orcas

  Renowned offshore sailor Robin Knox-Johnston recently had an encounter with a pod of 7-10 orcas off the Spanish coast of Cape Finisterre. The 83-year old was sailing his ...

  On December 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Two Buildings Destroyed by Fire at Seaport Marine, CT

  (theday.com) – Just before 9pm on Sunday a major fire broke out at Seaport Marine in Mystic, CT. The wind driven fire destroyed a large storage and office ...

  On December 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Antigua at Last

  After a weather window closed on the Salty Dawg Fall Caribbean Rally on November 1, the fleet of about 70 boats bound for Antigua from Hampton, VA had ...

  On December 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Delivery from Portland to Osterville. Off Marblehead, MA in November enjoying a typical New England scene. Photo by Scott Akerman ...

  On December 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Pesto

  Saveur.com has a recipe for a classic pesto. It seems there are more and more different styles of pesto but its nice to get back to the basics. ...

  On November 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Reefing Furlers by Karver

  Reefing furler manufacturers are not so many in the world, and it is therefore a small revolution to see the French deck gear manufacturer Karver offer this new ...

  On November 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2022

  When looking for a charter company you may want to take into consideration Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Award for the Moorings. Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice Award to accommodations, attractions, ...

  On November 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  New Grand Soleil 40: Italian Style, Quality and Performance

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  On November 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Documents and Other Considerations when Cruising Abroad

  When making plans to go cruising abroad don’t forget the documentation you will need in each country you visit. Clearance formalities vary from country to country. Using a ...

  On November 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks