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Do You Need a New Chart?

NOAA privatized printing of paper nautical charts in 2014 and, in the ensuing years, focused on modernizing chart compilation and production. Those recent changes allow us to update ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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Swimming Pigs Found Dead in Exumas, Bahamas

Investigations are underway to determine what killed a number of swimming pigs in the Exumas, according to officials at the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS). Reports have surfaced about ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Mexican Navy Rescues Stranded American Sailors

Kevin Churchill, his brother and sister-in-law set sail on a trip from Kemah, Texas to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, on their 40-foot sailboat. “It’s a lovely little island about ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Gear Up Against Frigid New England Conditions

Water temperature: 39 degrees. Air temp: 36 degrees. A stiff wind was in the air; “it’s going to be a cold one,” thought Paul Mills. He went through ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Rich Wilson: Not Ready for the Pipe and Slippers

The crowds were out again this afternoon to welcome home 66 year old American Rich Wilson who had just completed his second Vendée Globe. As the oldest skipper ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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15 Sailing Films You Should See

It is clearly a difficult subject matter to film and as a professional sailor it can be frustrating at times when the artistic licence is pushed beyond the ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Not to Miss Cruising Seminars at the Pacific Boat Show

Nigel Calder, top boat tech guru in the world joins John and Amanda Neal at the Pacific Boat Show in Richmond, CA (San Francisco East Bay) for an ...
On February 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sleep Matters – How to Cope When Short-handed

Psychologist Chris Sharpley delves into the latest research on sleep and the lessons it holds for the cruising yachtsman or woman. We spend about one-third of our lives ...
On February 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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British Royal Navy Warship Rescues Stranded Yacht Crew in Atlantic

A Royal Navy warship has rescued 14 sailors who were stranded for two days in the Atlantic Ocean after their racing yacht was damaged in a storm. HMS ...
On February 16, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailing Podcasts to Make Winter Easier

Looking for some inspiration to hold you until you can splash the boat and get back out on the water? Whether you’re a racer or a cruiser, a ...
On February 16, 2017 / By Administrator

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