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Dock Talk 0
Rye Riptides, a Six-Foot Sailboat Launched in 2020 from Rye, NH Arrives in Smola, Norway

(Seacoastonline) – Junior high school students in Rye, NH built a six-foot sailboat, filled it with gifts and a tracking device and set it out in the Atlantic ...
On March 10, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
NEEL Trimarans

When Eric and Barbara Bruneel introduced their first 45-foot trimaran at the Annapolis sailboat show about 10 years ago, I was interested at how innovative the design was ...
On March 10, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Cruising Shot of the Week 0

Half the allure of cruising is relaxing in the cockpit with friends in a gorgeous location, in this case, in Turkey. ...
On March 10, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Blue Heron Battery Adds to Their Line of Lithium Batteries

Blue Heron Battery has announced the addition of a Dual Purpose Battery to their line of lithium batteries, combining starting capability for smaller engines along with deep cycle ...
On March 9, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Peanut Butter, Chicken and Basil Sandwich

The name of this sandwich might give you pause but take a look, its better than you think. Kudos to Taste of Home for providing a tasty sandwich. ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Taking Care of Your Canvas

Canvas items, such as biminis, dodgers, sail covers or simple boat covers, etc. including those with plastic windows get an unbelievable beating all season long with constant exposure ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Top 12 Sailing Books

(sailingeurope.com) – Everyone has their own list of favorite sailing books but this list from last year makes for a great start. See if they have your favorites ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Ukranian Sailor Attempts to Scuttle a Russian Superyacht

(indy100.com) – A Ukranian sailor who worked aboard the Lady Anastasia, a multimillion dollar 156-foot superyacht opened a valve and turned off the electricity on the yacht causing ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
New Regulations From Coast Guard Regarding Fire Extinguishers

(BoatUS) – NEW REGULATION/S – Fire extinguishers must be replaced 12 years after manufacture. The new fire extinguisher regulations going into effect on April 20, 2022 may seem ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Solo Sailor Lost in Australian Floods

(7news.com.au) – A singlehanded sailor in his 70s fell overboard in the swollen Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia. A “completely unpredictable” extreme rain event has already killed 8 people ...
On March 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks