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Sailors Rescued From Waves the ‘Size of Buildings’ Northeast of Sydney, Australia

Two sailors have been brought safely to shore after being forced to abandon ship north-east of Sydney. Police said 55-year-old Irish national Nick Dwyer and 44-year-old French national ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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An Insider’s Guide to Boat Buying: Don’t Make Costly Mistakes

If you are thinking of buying a new boat, remember to look beyond the sales talk. Think seriously about future additions and consider having the boat surveyed upon ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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World’s First Ship Tunnel to Bypass Norway’s Most Dangerous Waters

Norwegian officials have given the green light to fully finance what is set to become the world’s first full-scale ship tunnel, bypassing one of the most dangerous areas ...
On March 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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Telemedicine for Cruisers Beyond the Reach of an Airlift

Anchored in a remote lagoon in the Solomon Islands last year, Tom Partridge and his partner Susie Plume were into the third year of a circumnavigation on their ...
On March 15, 2017 / By Administrator
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No Room for a Kayak, How About a Folding Kayak?

If an upcoming Indiegogo campaign goes as planned, there will soon be yet another folding boat on the market. Already we’ve got the Oru folding kayak, along with ...
On March 15, 2017 / By Administrator
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Recap of a Rescue in the Southern Ocean

Shane Freeman was on a voyage from Melbourne, Australia to Falmouth, England with the end goal of participating in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Two months into the ...
On March 15, 2017 / By Administrator
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Propane Explosion Ends Circumnavigation

It was a quiet Monday evening, about one hour after sunset, when a fireball erupted from the cabin of a sailboat moored in Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, ...
On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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How to Prepare An Emergency Ditch Bag

When cruising, safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Having a well-stocked and meticulously-planned ditch bag can be the difference between surviving to write your ...
On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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What to do When You’re Given a Tropical Island

When Ben and Lisa Newton sold their businesses and homes to sail through the South Pacific, they never expected to own one of the islands they dreamed about. ...
On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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Crazy Voyages: Sailors Who Took to Sea Without the Relevant Experience

With no sailing experience, Chay Blyth decided to compete in the 1968-69 Sunday Time’s Golden Globe Race. The 27-year-old only made it just past the Cape of Good ...
On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator