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An Expert Navigator Explains Ocean Currents

When you take to the sea, whether along the coasts or across an ocean, you will have to deal with currents that will either help you on your ...
On June 13, 2018 / By George Day
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For Father’s Day, Buy Your Dad a Pair of Cool Sailing Gloves

A good pair of sailing gloves can make the difference between a fun day of sailing and some very sore, cold hands. Good gloves will fit snugly and ...
On June 13, 2018 / By George Day
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Cruisier Liz Clark Living the Dream and Sharing It

This interview appears in the Los Angeles Times. “More than 10 years ago Liz Clark left Southern California aboard a 40-foot sailboat. She had recently graduated ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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Cruising Family Rescued by Ship Off Haiti. All Well.

This tale of sinking , capsize and rescue is a cautionary tale with a happy ending. It appears on the website maritimeexecutive.com. “On Saturday, the crew of ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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Salty Dawg Rallies to Maine and Nova Scotia Summer HIghlights

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association, best known for its Fall Rally to the Caribbean, has expanded its summer schedule this year to include rallies and rendezvous events of ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day
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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