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Home Made From Lighthouse is Widely Popular

According to Realtor.com, the most widely searched house at its site this week is a home created from a lighthouse. The home is near Horn Harbor, on Chesapeake ...
On March 30, 2017 / By Administrator
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Yachts Damaged and Sunk as the Whitsundays Islands in Australia Bears the Brunt of Tropical Cyclone Debbie

As Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Debbie loses intensity and tracks south towards Brisbane, the Gold Coast and northern NSW of Australia, residents and visitors to the Whitsundays Islands, ...
On March 30, 2017 / By Administrator
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How to Fit a Hammock on a Small Sailboat

The crew of Sailing Britaly demonstrate how to fit two hammocks onto the deck of a 30ft sailboat. With these tricks you can hang a hammock just about ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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British Teenager Dies Falling from Yacht’s Mast

Bethany Smith, 18, is thought to have died in the hospital from multiple injuries after the accident on board luxury 180 foot schooner Germania Nova, which was berthed ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Crew Rescued From Dismasted Yacht in Southern Indian Ocean

The yacht, Jedi 1, was on passage from South Africa to New Zealand when it dismasted. The three South African crew were rescued by the Royal Australian Navy. ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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EPIRBs Contributed to 300 Rescues in 2016

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reported that the COSPAS-SARSAT system contributed to more than 300 successful rescues in America last year. COSPAS-SARSAT is the international satellite ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Marion Bermuda – Only East Coast Race With a Celestial Classification

The Marion Bermuda Race is the only U.S. East Coast offshore race which features a Celestial Navigation Classification with appropriate time credits. It is the only one that ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Playtime For Plutocrats

The America’s Cup is the greatest prize in yachting, known the world over as the oldest continual trophy in sport. But it wasn’t always very sporting. Over its ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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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