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The Ocean Race Returns to Newport, Spring 2022

It’s never too soon to plan a visit to Newport, RI, an iconic sailing venue in the U.S. In spring 2022 The Ocean Race will have its only ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Some Upgrades to Martha’s Vineyard Will Benefit Sailors Including Improvements in Menemsha Harbor

(The Vineyard Gazette) – Dredging and beach improvements are just some of the projects being worked on in Martha’s Vineyard this winter, hopefully to be finished before the ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Scientists Concerned That Increase in Ocean Temperature Aiding in the Bleaching of Coral

(The Guardian) – If ocean temperatures do not drop, the Great Barrier Reef could be headed for another coral reef bleaching, the third time in five years. The ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Olympic Sailing Explained in One Minute

Assuming that the Olympic Summer Games will go on in Tokyo this year, the Olympic committee has produced a one minute video to explain the rules and highlights ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Washed Ashore on Vancouver, Canada Beach

(Vancouver is Awesome) – This sailboat was discovered washed ashore on Sunset Beach in Vancouver on March 1 and a week later was still there. The abandoned vessel ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Brooklyn, NY Marina Closure To Affect More Than 200 Boaters

(Brooklyn Paper) – Moorings and dockage space can be at a premium in many areas and its about to get even harder if you keep a boat in ...
On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Noise in Oceans Causes Behavorial Changes in Marine Mammals and Fish

(BBC News) – Seismic surveys are carried out around the world by a variety of companies including those searching for gas and oil. Scientists have observed that marine ...
On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Are These The Best Places To Sail?

According to Trip Savvy the 10 best sailing destinations include places such as Croatia, South Georgia Island, the Galapagos, Zanzibar and the British Virgin Islands. Are your favorites ...
On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Be Aware of Restrictions When Visiting Foreign Ports Due to Coronavirus

(noonsite) – Events happening on the world stage are reaching into the cruising world as ports worldwide are implementing policies to keep the COVID-19 virus at bay. This ...
On March 6, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Three Men Survive In the Pacific After Dismasting

(Outside Online) – Chris Carney, Pete Brown and Jun “Sumi” Sumiyama left Japan in November 2019 for a passage to Hawaii. About 1,000 miles out from Hawaill the ...
On February 28, 2020 / By Sandy Parks