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Groundbreaking Seafloor Map

Dr. David Sandwell, a geophysicist at Scripps, has been awarded American Geophysical Union’s Charles A. Whitten Medal for creating the world’s first comprehensive, high-resolution map of the ocean ...
On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Red Tide Gone From Florida Waters

Here is some good news for residents of Florida and those taking their boats there. An updated report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, confirmed that ...
On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Whisky Galore

Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely good enough. Mark Twain Here is a bit of history that you may not ...
On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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The Bermuda Triangle of Sailing

There should be some good boat watching this summer in Bermuda, New York City and Newport, RI. The Bermuda Tourism Authority, NYC & Company and Discover Newport ...
On February 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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The North Magnetic Pole Is on the Move

The North Pole right at the top of the planet remains fixed in place as the earth spins around its axis but the location the North Magnetic Pole ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day
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Naples Marina Fighting for Its Life: Condo Neighbors Up in Arms

Waterfronts all over the world are rapidly changing as hotels and condos are built right around the old marine services and commercial yards that long called those waterfronts ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day
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Tips for Sailing Near Whales and Dolphins

Sailing with whales and dolphins can be a real thrill, says Dr Isabella Clegg, but be careful not to disturb them… (Boat International). Here are some helpful tips to make ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day
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Coast Guard Aids Woman Sailor with Head Injuries

The Miami Herald reported this week that a woman sailing near Key West Florida suffered a head injury while underway and required assistance. The woman was sailing aboard ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day
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Caribbean, Bahamas & USA East Coast: SSCA HF Net is a Valuable Service for Cruisers

While more and more offshore sailors are carrying satphones and high tech satellite communications with them as they make passages, the trusty old high frequency radio comms made ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day
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Lost Grave of Famous Explorer Matthew Flinders Found: First to Fully Map Australia

The British explorer Matthew Flinders whereabouts has been something of a mystery for 200 years. But, the once lost sailor show was the first to circumnavigate and map ...
On February 6, 2019 / By George Day