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What’s Trending for New Multihulls

One of the fastest growing segments of the sailing market is in multihulls. At the latest Dusseldorf boat show, one of the largest boat shows in Europe, they ...
On February 7, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Waterproofing Your Dodger

A number of people can relate to this repair problem. Over time the dodgers and biminis that protect you from the weather start to leak. This article from ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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BoatingOS: A New Operating System for Chartplotters

Irish marine technology company, Raceix, in association with Beneteau has just announced a new operating system for chartplotters, meant for boaters and sailors alike. The developers of the ...
On January 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Beware of Micturition Syncope

Have you heard the term ‘micturition syncope’? This is a dizzy spell that can occur after urination and can be the cause of a number of people who ...
On January 10, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Know Your Dock Lines

Now that many of us have our boats hauled out for the season, it may be time to check your docklines and see if they are good to ...
On December 20, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Learn to Get the Most Out of Your Mainsail

Quantum Sails builds sails for cruising boats as well as racing sailboats. In this article they focus on the cruising mainsail. David Flynn of Quantum explains the various ...
On October 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Lemon Butter Scallops

From Fox and Briar comes this recipe for sweet and buttery sea scallops. What scallops are, where they come from, how they taste, what they pair well with, ...
On September 27, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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What Causes Seasickness and Some Suggestions to Ease Your Symptoms

Seasickness can put a damper on any sailing you do and as with anything, it helps to have an understanding of what causes the discomfort so you can ...
On September 27, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Thoughts on Preparing for Your First Atlantic Crossing

Yachting World’s Elaine Bunting asks delivery skippers, charter pros and some first time Atlantic crossing skippers about taking those first steps to crossing the Atlantic. When to cross, ...
On September 27, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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How-To Guide for Gelcoat Blister Repair

The discovery of hull blisters elicits a mental “oh no!” from most boat owners. But in many cases, the solution is simple and inexpensive. BoatUS has a cheat ...
On September 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

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