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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
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On January 28, 2019 / By Administrator
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2019 Salty Dawg Rallies

The nonprofit educational organization, Salty Dawg Sailing Association, has as its mission statement to help sailors realize their cruising dreams…safely. Passage-making seminars, crew list service, rendezvous where ‘dawgs’ ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailing Into the Record Books

From Castanet comes word that Jeanne Socrates is on her way to complete her dream. Socrates, at 76 years old hopes to become the oldest person to circumnavigate ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Calico Lobster: One in Thirty Million

(CNN) – There have been blue lobsters, yellow lobsters, even albino. Now comes a calico lobster. The chance of finding one is about one in 30 million. The ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks