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President Trump Orders Tougher New Rules for Americans Going to Cuba

We still don’t know exactly what this means for Americans cruising to Cuba on their own boats, but President Trump has just reinstated some travel restrictions making it ...
On June 21, 2017 / By Administrator
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6 Amazing Heavy Weather Videos

Yachting World compiled these six dramatic heavy weather videos. The third one, clips from the BT Global Challenge round the world race, is especially worth watching, as it ...
On June 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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Tall Ships Return To Boston

Despite the somewhat gray, fickle and humid weather, tall ships are back in Boston as part of the international Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. Saturday marked the first time in ...
On June 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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Eyeball Weather Forecasting

Information about weather at sea is available from a growing number of sources. But as any racer will tell you, there’s still no substitute for the age-old skill ...
On June 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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A Look at the Accuracy of 22 Years of Hurricane Season Predictions

According to BoatUS, damage from hurricanes is a leading cause for boat insurance claims. So each summer, the national advocacy, services and safety group anxiously awaits predictions, from ...
On June 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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Coast Guard Ship Will Linger in Century-old Watery Grave

A hundred years ago in a blinding fog, a U.S. Coast Guard ship was sailing off the coast of Southern California when it smashed into a passenger steamship. ...
On June 14, 2017 / By Administrator
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The World’s Largest Waterfall Isn’t What You’d Think

What’s the largest waterfall in the world? If you’re talking by flow rate, it’s Inga Falls. If you mean the tallest, it’s Angel Falls. The widest? Khone Falls. ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator
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Police Discover Amazing Story Behind Mysterious SOS Message

West Australian police found a bizarre SOS message made out of rocks in a deserted area in Kimberley and have now discovered an amazing story behind the cry ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator
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Canada Launches Rescue Mission as Weather System Hits Trans-Atlantic Sailing Race

The Canadian military launched a rescue mission to reach several sailing vessels in distress in the mid-Atlantic after high seas and hurricane-strength winds disrupted the OSTAR and TWOSTAR ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator
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Yacht Shipping Versus Yacht Delivery Under Sail – Which Method Really Costs More and Why?

A transocean passage can be a cruising delight, but it can also represent a logistical challenge. Owners who are constrained by time through work and family commitments, or ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator