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  • Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

    When to Tack

    Mark Rushall in Sailing Today uses his experience on both racing and cruising boats to explain the decision making process of when to tack. He takes into account ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Charter Chatter 0

    Thailand’s Scuba Diving Hotspots

    While Thailand may be best known for its tropical climate, white sand beaches, rich culture and delicious cuisine, scuba divers know it as a world-class diving and snorkeling ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Video of the Week 0

    Beyond the Gulf Stream

    The ocean is the most under-studied region of our planet. Follow a team of scientists and researchers as they discuss why this research is so vital to mankind. ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Picking Up the Pieces

    Darrell Nicholson in Practical Sailor talks post-storm cleanup and recovery of a grounded boat. Talking to your insurance company, protecting the vessel from vandals and protecting the boat ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Why Whales Attack Sailboats

    (grunge.com) – Over the past year or so, there have been numerous reports of whales attacking sailboats, particularly off the coast of Spain and Portugal. There has been ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    What is a Storm Surge?

    There has been a great deal of talk about storm surges these past few weeks so what exactly is a storm surge. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Keeping a Log

    As BoatUS notes, when it comes to boating, few things are as easy to do, yet provide so much benefit , as keeping a ship’s log. A logbook ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Just Cruising with George Day 0

    Annapolis Boat Show Bound

    With the U.S. Sailboat Show opening today (October 13) in Annapolis, MD, a lot of us are planning to be there to ogle over the new boats and, ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • Cruising Shot of the Week 0

    Carol Conner snapped this shot while heading north in the ICW near Wrightsville Beach, NC ...

    On October 13, 2022 / By
  • For the Hungry Crew 0

    7-Layer Dip

    Here is a healthy version of the 7-layer dip. From ambitiouskitchen.com this recipe includes refried beans, yogurt, avacados, jalapeño, shredded cheese, grape tomatoes, olives and onions. You won’t ...

    On October 6, 2022 / By