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Golden Greed: Claims For a Sunken Treasure Ship Prove False

(CNN) – Rumors have circulated for years about the Dmitri Donskoii, an armored cruiser that sank during the Russo-Japanese War. A South Korean company claimed to have discovered ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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The Times Are A’Changing: Gender Neutral Ships

According to Sovereign Nations, the Scottish Maritime Musuem has had their signage vandalized with the words ‘she’ and ‘her’ being scratched out. An official at the musuem said ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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He Made It! Frenchman Crosses the Atlantic in a Barrel

After four months at sea, 72 year old Jean-Jacques Savin has successfully crossed the Atlantic in a barrel-shaped capsule. Leaving from the Canary Islands he made his way ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Sad News Out of Panama as a New Zealand Man Was Killed by Pirates; Wife and Two Children Onboard Boat As Well

The Culverwell family had left New Zealand a little while ago planning a cruising voyage of two years. Unfortunately they only made it to Panama where they were ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Sparkling Citrus Sangria

Whether you are entertaining on your boat or at home, its nice to offer your guests something that is a little bit special. This recipe from Williams-Sonoma offers ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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UK Authorities Looking Into Using Drones for Search and Rescue

(gCaptain) – A number of agencies in the UK will spend the next year researching the use of drones for search and rescue along the Essex coastline. The ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Cruise the Maine Coast: A 7-Day Adventure

While making cruising plans for the upcoming summer and you are in the Northeast, why not look to cruise the Maine Coast. The folks at Lyman-Morse, a boatyard ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Wreck of the Titanic to be Imaged in 3D

(mysailing.com.au) – A new center for Titanic studies has been formed to apply advanced underwater imaging technology to monitor and document the wreck of the RMS Titanic, discovered ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Wheeebo: What Every Cruising Boat Needs

This looks like way too much fun for when you are sitting at anchor in some nice, calm anchorage. Yanmar has developed this single-person board, propelled by an ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailor Attempts to Rescue His Grounded Sailboat, Unfortunately Drowns

The body of Paul Youngk was found by the Coast Guard trapped beneath his sailboat, Grafin after it had gone aground on the Elizabeth River, VA. Mr. Youngk ...
On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks