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Slow Moving Dorian Causes Destruction Countrywide in the Bahamas

(BBC News) – The slow moving Hurricane Dorian caused quite a bit of destruction in the low lying islands of the Bahamas. As of Wednesday, September 4 it ...
On September 6, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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During the Hurricane Season its Good to be Reminded of the Mariner’s 1-2-3 Rule

Also known as the Danger Rule, the Mariner 1-2-3 Rule is a useful guideline found through NOAA to help keep you out of the path of tropical storms ...
On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Capsized Sailor Rescued by Sportfishing Charter

A man singlehanding on Lake Erie was headed home when high winds managed to flip his boat. He clung to the capsized sailboat for 12 hours until he ...
On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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The Right and Wrong Way to Treat Jellyfish Stings

There are many myths and old wives tales on how to treat jellyfish stings from using meat tenderizer, urine, ice and wet tobacco. All these methods have proven ...
On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Cruising the World in 26 Feet

In the Video of the Week we have a young man sailing his Ranger 23 solo to Hawaii from California. In this report from the Greek Reporter is ...
On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Lava May Just be the New Fiberglass

(Trade Only Today) – As people look for sustainable solutions in various industries, an Italian yacht builder is replacing traditional fiberglass with Filava which is a new fiber ...
On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Bitter End Yacht Club is Coming Back with an Open-Air Marina

The Bitter End has a great blog post on their website from the owner, Lauren Hokin. She talks a bit about the beginnings of the Bitter End, brings ...
On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Waterspout Sweeps Through Auckland Harbor, NZ Leaving Swamped Boats in its Wake

(NZ Herald) – Last week a tornado-like waterspout raced through Auckland’s waterfront, toppling a shipping container and wreaking havoc on boats and cars. Some cars were swept into ...
On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Year-Long Recordings from the “Canaries of the Sea” Recovered

(gCaptain) – Scripps Institute of Oceanography has been recording sounds from the arctic for years in order to better understand the impact of climate change on the area’s ...
On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Easterner, a Wooden 12-Meter Yacht From 1958 Being Brought Back to Life

(Capital Gazette) – An Annapolis resident, Scott Bernard, has bought Easterner, a wooden 12-meter yacht, and has partnered with the Annapolis Waterfront Sailing Center to let people sail ...
On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

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