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Movies For Those Who Are Landlocked

From the same people who each year give us the top ten boating names (BoatUS), we now have some of the top movies to see while you are ...
On May 8, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Two Crew Rescued From 39-Foot Sailboat 600 Miles Off Bermuda

Through the AMVER System (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System), two British sailors were rescued 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda. Initially the motor vessel Torm Laura heard ...
On May 8, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Residents’ Concerns Regarding Quarantined Sailors in the USVI

(The New York Times) – While organizations such as the Salty Dawg Sailing Association are helping sailors leave safely from the Virgin Islands there are still a large ...
On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Warming Oceans Leads To Greater Risk Of Hurricanes

(gCaptain) – Forecasters are concerned that this year there will be an increased risk of stronger hurricanes due to record high temperatures in the world’s seas. The entire ...
On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Beneteau Reacts to the Worldwide Slowdown

Its no secret that the sailing industry has been hit by the coronavirus crisis. Beneteau, one of the world’s largest boat manufacturers gives an update as to what ...
On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Monaco Says Thank You

(Business Insider) – There have been ‘feel good’ news stories lately of people gathering together to clap for first responders, health care workers and all those on the ...
On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Rescue Amid a Pandemic

(sosailize.net) – Two sailors had to be rescued from their catamaran after it ran aground on Bougainville Reef, a remote dive site in the northern Coral Sea off ...
On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawgs Have Organized the Homeward Bound Flotilla

Caribbean cruisers confounded by conronavirus join up with the Salty Dawgs to sail home to the States in a huge, informal flotilla. This year’s Spring Rally north has ...
On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Block Island Distancing Visitors

(The Block Island TImes) – The sign says it all. All boaters to Block Island whether from out of state or from mainland Rhode Island must quarantine on ...
On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailrite Helping To Ease The Path Forward

Sailrite has been helping sailors for years with their sewing machines and helpful how-to series. Check out their website now for clear instructions on making protective masks, sewing ...
On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

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