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Edson’s Annual Summer Photo Contest

There are a lot of boats out there with Edson Marine products onboard. Now is the time to show them off. Sail – To qualify for this category ...
On July 25, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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National Sailing Hall of Fame Coming to Newport, Maybe

There have been a number of discussions back and forth on having the National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. This letter on Whatsupnewp.com points out the ...
On July 25, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Cruising the Mediterranean

A former producer for CNN, Kellie Pollock and her husband Jonathan are now on a world cruise aboard their sailboat Boomerang. Once you arrive in the Mediterranean ...
On July 25, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Log Canoe Capsize, One Missing

Sixteen people were rescued and one was missing from a 32-foot log canoe as reported by myeasternshoremd. Maryland Natural Resources Police are leading a grid search for ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Orcas Disappearing from the Pacific Northwest

One of the joys of sailing in the Pacific Northwest is being able to spot the beautiful black and white killer whales. As reported by the New York ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Groupe Beneteau Acquires Sailboat Brands

Groupe Beneteau has acquired sailboats on both ends of the sailing spectrum. Seascape, A Slovenian company focusing on peformance sailboats and Delphia Yachts, a Polish company of cruising ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Safety Gear Recalls

Practical Sailor points out a couple of important safety recalls. As you gear up for another summer of sailing, it is also a good time to double ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Britain Launches New Research Vessel

Britain has launched the RRS Sir David Attenborough to help gain insight into climate change by studies in the Arctic and Antarctic. Eric Haun of MarineLink looks into ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg Fall Rally To The Caribbean Introduces Option For New England Departure

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association (SDSA) has expanded routes for its Fall Rally to the Caribbean, the largest organized fleet of boats cruising-in-company from the East Coast to ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Near Miss For Dinghy Sailor Versus Tall Ship

A dinghy sailor had to abandon ship to avoid being run over by a tall ship in Germany. Story by the Daily Mail This is the moment ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks