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  A Museum Made From Plastic Highlights Ocean Crisis

  (albawaba.com) – Plastic waste in the ocean is a “slow-motion catastrophe” according to the  UN and Indonesia is the second-largest contributor to the problem after China. To help ...

  On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Turkey Has a New Underwater Park

  (granthshala.com) – The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is converting shipwrecks into a marine park. Over 100 years ago the Dardanelles was part of an historic battle. ...

  On September 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Show Season is Back!

  The Newport International Boat Show is back in full swing this year, September 16-19. The show is celebrating 50 years and will host hands-on boating clinics and a ...

  On August 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Concerns for the Gulf Stream

  (Space.com) – Scientists are concerned that one of the most crucial ocean current systems could be on the verge of total collapse. Climate change has brought about higher ...

  On August 13, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Milk Carton Boat Racing

  There are a number of these types of events around the country and one of the older ones is the Milk Carton Boat Race in Minneapolis, MN. This ...

  On July 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Calling All Sailors: Be Part of the Exhibit Experience

  The Sailing Museum in Newport, RI announced today a unique opportunity for the sailing community to create a film exhibit to be featured in the museum. Scheduled to ...

  On July 1, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  It’s a Go for the Marion-Bermuda Race

  June 18 is the start of the Marion-Bermuda race, a race that encourages families on cruising yachts. If you are new to the race they even have a ...

  On April 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  The Mermaid Museum

  Here is a stop to plan for when you are next cruising the waters of Maryland. A mermaid museum has opened in Berlin, MD where visitors will get ...

  On April 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Captain Ron

  Here is a blast from the past. How many people sat through this movie when the weather was too wild to go sailing in sailing class or on ...

  On March 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Virtual Nautic: a Unique Immersive Experience

  As we head towards spring we may not be able to attend a boat show in person so why not head to a virtual boat show. And, perhaps ...

  On February 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks