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Scotsman’s Atempt to Row the Atlantic Ends Abruptly

A Scottish man trying to sail across the Atlantic by himself in a custom-built rowboat made landfall just days into his voyage – but in a place thousands ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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Eight Bells for Stephen J. Pavlidis, a Prolific Cruising Author

This obituary was written by Milt Baker. Stephen J. Pavlidis, one of America’s top cruising guide authors, died May 29, 2018, in Covington, Georgia, after a long ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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A Pilot Whale Has Died in Southern Thailand After Swallowing 17 Pounds of Plastic Waste

We all know that plastic waste accumulates in the oceans creating giant garbage gyres. It is now becoming clear that our garbage is killing off huge numbers of ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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Volvo Ocean Race Update: Team Brunel Wins Leg 9, Dongfeng Leads Overall

Team Brunel has the momentum after another leg win, but the overall race lead goes to Dongfeng Race Team as the Volvo Ocean Race returns to Europe… Written by ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
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Tonga Extends Visas for Visiting Yachts and Crews

Tonga is one of the South Pacific’s best and most friendly cruising grounds. If you are keeping a leisurely cruising schedule, yo can easily spend a whole season ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
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Waterskiing Squirrel to Retire

This story by Devon Warren appeared in The Log, th elocal San Diego boating magazine and website. These guys have a real knack for finding stories that just ...
On May 30, 2018 / By Administrator
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Beneteau Introduces New Oceanis 46.1

A year after the “Oceanis 51.1 phenomenon”, Beneteau is still creating a small revolution in this 30-year old line. The new Oceanis 46.1 is a superb progression of ...
On May 30, 2018 / By Administrator
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Sailing Drones Roam the Seas Collecting Data

In March 2009, engineer Richard Jenkins broke the world land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle by sailing a bright green sailboat on wheels across a dried lake ...
On May 30, 2018 / By George Day
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Close Encounters of the Whale Kind

Over the past nine months, the Clipper 2017-18 Race crew have witnessed elements of Mother Nature few ever get to see. And the wildlife show throughout Race 10: ...
On May 30, 2018 / By Administrator
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Young Couple Whose Dream Boat Sank Set Sail Again

Not all stories of sunken yachts have happen endings but this one seems to. Read the full saga as published on Tampabay.com. The young couple whose story ...
On May 23, 2018 / By George Day