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Sailboat Loses its Rudder and Sinks in the Solent
(The News UK) – The British RNLI were called to the rescue of three Swiss sailors onboard their 40-foot sailboat. The boat had lost its rudder off Cowes ...
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Building a 265-Foot Sailing Yacht Presents Some Challenges
Royal Huisman is currently building the Sea Eagle II, their largest yacht to date and to be the largest aluminum sailing yacht on the water. Expecting to launch ...
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Restoration of the Abacos Being Bogged Down by Bureaucracy
(Eyewitness News 5 Bahamas) – Local representatives in the Abacos are increasingly frustrated that red tape is impeding the rrecovery of the Abacos. Local companies are not being ...
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Learning About Hurricanes from Blue Holes
(Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) – WHOI scientists run forensics on blue hole sediments to reconstruct hurricane activitiy. They study past patterns of hurricane activity in order to predict ...
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The Coconut Telegraph Resumes Operation in the Eastern Caribbean
The SSB radio’s Coconut Telegraph resumed operation this past Monday. Its main objective is to pass along information in real time, from weather reports and GRIB files to ...
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Sinking with a Purpose
(WHYY) – American Glory, a 49-passenger luxury cruise ship built in 2002 and removed from service in 2017 has a new purpose in life. She was sunk about ...
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Two Charleston, SC Men to Sail Around the World, Stopping in Coastal Communities to Learn About Climate Change
Zach Bjur and Tripp Brower, long time friends have purchased and restored a Hinckley Bermuda 40 yawl and plan to make their way around the world. The plan ...
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Coast Guard Successfully Rescue Man Off Santa Cruz Island in California
(KEYT) – A sailboat ran aground near Santa Cruz Island, CA after having its anchor drag. The sailor managed to call the Coast Guard and was rescued by ...
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Tiny Island Near Australia Wants to Switch Allegence to New Zealand
(CNN) – Norfolk Island, home to 1,800 people in the South Pacific has been a part of Australia for decades though now the residents are looking toward self-governance ...
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Iron Scow Stuck Since 1918 On the Move Last Week
(CBS News) – An iron scow which has been stuck since 1918 is finally on the move above Niagara Falls. A storm swept through the area and managed ...
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