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Man To Sail Around World To Decrease Awareness Of Important Issues

In a completely inconsequential event that has already captured the imaginations of thousands, amateur sailor Michael Gilmer, 29, announced Monday he would be embarking on a sea journey ...
On July 26, 2017 / By Administrator
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Autonomous Ships: Regulations Left in Their Wake?

The general public is well aware of the continuing development of autonomous vehicles. The media constantly provides stories on the advances of these self-driving cars, trucks and cabs. ...
On July 26, 2017 / By Administrator
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Cheeki Rafiki Deaths: Yacht Firm Boss Guilty of Safety Breach

The boss of a yachting firm has been found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a boat which capsized in the Atlantic with the loss of ...
On July 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailing New Zealand From Island Gems to Mountain Fjords

With nearly 16,000 km (10,000 miles) of coastline, it’s almost impossible to escape the sea in New Zealand. But with stunning bays and islands, sheltered harbors, mountain fjords ...
On July 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Coast Guard Works To Weed Out Hoax Distress Calls

Every year, the Coast Guard wastes valuable resources and crew on as many as 150 fraud calls. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with the Coast Guard’s Branch Chief Al ...
On July 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Lessons Learned During a Slip Mate’s Boat Fire

Chris Sullivan, a longtime sailor on the Chesapeake, moved to Falmouth, MA, a few years back to live (on his powerboat) and work in a marina. Here is ...
On July 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Attempted Robbery in Madagascar

Sailing around the world also has its darker moments. In this episode of the Sailing Delos vlog the crew deal with a local in Madagascar trying to steal ...
On July 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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Register Now For the 2017 Salty Dawg Fall Rally™ to the Caribbean

Registration is now open for the 2017 Fall Salty Dawg Rally™ to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations. This Rally for blue water ...
On July 17, 2017 / By Administrator
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Air Force Airmen Rescue Sailors 500 nm Off Florida After Boat Catches Fire

In a concerted effort throughout July 7, and into the early hours of July 8, approximately 80 Citizen Airmen and four aircraft from the 920th Rescue Wing successfully ...
On July 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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5 Boats Destroyed In Marina Fire

First the good news. No major injuries and no one transported. Here’s what we know for sure so far from Everett, Washington Fire Chief Tim Key. Calls of ...
On July 12, 2017 / By Administrator

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