Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Successful Rescue in the Pacific Ocean

  (Sailingscuttlebutt.com) – USCG-licensed captain, instructor and rigging specialist Andy Schwenk (57, Point Richmond, CA) has been brought safely to land by a combination of Coast Guard, Air Force, ...

  On August 11, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Getting Ready to Sail Offshore

  I am planning to sail south to the Caribbean from Newport, RI on a friend’s 47-foot sloop this fall so I got out my offshore gear over the ...

  On August 11, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Vince Brackett sent in this photo of the bow of his Hans Christian 41T on Lake of the Ozarks, MO. ...

  On August 11, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  New Women’s World Record, Rowing the Pacific in 34 Days

  (Huffpost.com) – Four women rowed across the Pacific Ocean from San Franciso to Honolulu in 34 days, 14 hours and 11 minutes, racing in the Great Pacific Race, ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Orcas Sink Sailboat Off Portugal

  (portugalresident.com) – Off the coast of Sines, Portugal five crew had to be rescued after having to flee in their dinghy as their sailboat was sunk by orcas. ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Melanie Degler sent in this image of her Brewer 42 Wanderlust anchored off Breezy Point, Block Island, RI. ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  International SeaKeepers Society

  The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community.  Their citizen science program offers an opportunity for vessel owners to ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Charter a Sailboat in the Great Lakes

  Restrictions for traveling overseas have greatly eased but for those reluctant to stray too far afield why not consider a charter in the Great Lakes. Some of the ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Summer Steak Kabobs

  (tasteofhome.com) – Summer is a great time for grilling and this marinade is perfect for not only steaks, but chicken and pork as well. Marinate steak cubes for ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  2022 Salty Dawg Rally to the Caribbean Fleet Growing

  The annual Salty Dawg Rally to the Caribbean that gets underway on or around November 1 has seen a dramatic increase in sign-ups this year. As of August ...

  On August 4, 2022 / By Sandy Parks