Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Imray’s New Podcasts Cover Wide Ranging Topics

  Imray has teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, Explore more with Imray, covering a host of topics including navigation, pilotage, ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Capt. Q Tours the Classic Hylas 47 Bluewater Couple’s Cruiser

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  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Sounds on a Restored Coral Reef Reflect its Healthy Status

  (bbc.com) – Using underwater microphones scientists have recorded sounds of fish “whooping, croaking and growling” on a restored reef in Indonesia. They say this is an audible measure ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Liveaboards in Hawaii Face Steep Hikes in Fees

  (civilbeat.org) – Liveaboards in Hawaii are having to navigate the increased fees for living aboard their boats as they are not qualified for rent relief that has been ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Coast Guard Rescues Solo Sailor From Sailboat Taking on Water

  (katc.com) – The Coast Guard in Louisiana received a call from a sailor’s cellphone after his sailboat, Bad Influence, lost power and began taking on water about 63 ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Outer Banks Sees Another Boat Run Aground

  (Charlotter Observer) – Known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the Outer Banks of North Carolina continues to have boats run aground in the area. The latest boat ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Cruisers

  Shopping for the sailors in your life may be a bit different this year due to supply chain issues. A lot of products we all take for granted ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cruising Shot of the Week 0

  Jack Stavana sent us this unusual shot of the gaggle of masts during the annual tall ships festival, Dana Point, CA. ...

  On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix

  This mix of roasted chickpeas and sesame sticks along with a mix of your favorite nuts makes for a great mid-morning snack or offered as appetizers for a ...

  On December 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Update from the BVI: Travel

  The charter company Sunsail has pulled together the updated travel restriction information for the BVI, including travel, your arrival in the BVI, vaccination protocols for traveling with children ...

  On December 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks