Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Charter Chatter 0

  Charter Yacht Ownership

  One way to afford to buy a sailboat is to keep the boat in charter for a few years to help defray the cost of ownership. Many charter ...

  On May 5, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Roller Furler Maintenance

  (godownsize.com) – Roller furlers are a “must-have piece of equipment” for many sailors and it pays to perform regular maintainance to keep your roller furler in top shape. ...

  On May 5, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Ham and Asparagus Strata

  A ham and asparagus strata makes a great breakfast, brunch or lunch dish and this version from simplyrecipes.com can be made ahead of time so you have plenty ...

  On May 5, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Mariner’s Travel Authorization for Bermuda

  Before you set sail for Bermuda this summer, make sure you have all your paperwork in order. The Bermuda governement has set forth its requirements for visitors arriving ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  National Sailing Hall of Fame Opening Soon

  The Sailing Museum- Opening May 2022 Sailing can provide a breakthrough moment that changes a child’s understanding, a thought-provoking encounter that shifts a person’s perspective, or an immersive ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  America’s Marine Highway

  America has a versatile and expansive network of navigable waterways including: rivers, bays, channels, coasts, the Great Lakes, open-ocean routes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway System. MARAD’s Marine ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Ready for a Nordhavn? Inside the New N41

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  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Rules of the Road

  Its springtime and time to get your head back in the game. Waterway Guide has a great article on the basic rules of the road regarding sailboats and ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Buying a Watermaker?

  Here are some helpful tips from mysailing.com.au for when you think about installing a watermaker. Things to consider include how much freshwater you need per day, power consumption ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Beneteau Introduces New First 44 Racer/Cruiser

  Over the last three years Groupe Beneteau has completely reimagined its First series of Racer/Cruisers, starting with the elegant First 53 and then twice this year with the ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks