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Need to Carry More Fuel?

Are you thinking about expanding your boat’s fuel capacity to extend range? Check out these collapsible, on deck and custom fuel bladder tanks and accessories. Watch Here ...
On October 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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Vendée Globe: History of North American Skippers

The eighth Vendée Globe, which begins November 6 from Les Sables d’Olonne, France, is the only non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. For the 29 skippers ...
On October 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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A Tranformation of Old Sails Into Designer Clothes

You might see an old raggedy used sail, but German fashion designer Jens Werner sees a high-fashion structured trench coat. “No one has ever really done this before,” ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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Workboat Runs Over Sailboat in Germany

On Sunday October 10th, in the Baltic Sea harbor of Barhöft, Germany, the Danish offshore wind farm service catamaran Achiever struck a Hallberg Rassy sailing yacht, straddling it ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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500-year-old Map of New York Harbor Could Fetch up to $10M

This 1531 map is the first ever map to depict the New York Harbor. Now this is definitely one of those once in a lifetime sort of moments ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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Hurricane Nicole Footage From Bermuda

America’s Cup ORACLE TEAM USA captured their experience as Hurricane Nicole passed over Bermuda. Everything from pre-storm preparation to actual storm footage and the aftermath. Watch Here ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Best Way to Care for Modern Marine Technical Clothing

Marine technical clothing has come a long way in the last few years and with it, the way to care for it has evolved. Here is an interview ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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Coast Guard Rescues 3 From Sailboat Fire in California

The Coast Guard, along with several local agencies rescued three individuals after their boat caught fire Friday, October 14th, near Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The Coast Guard received a ...
On October 20, 2016 / By Administrator
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Director of Yachting Management Company has Been Charged With Manslaughter Over Cheeki Rafiki Deaths

Douglas Innes, director of yachting management company Stormforce Coaching Ltd, has been charged with four counts of manslaughter by gross negligence. Stormforce Coaching was responsible for managing, maintaining ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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Hurricane Matthew Waterway and Marina Damage Reports

Dockwa and ActiveCaptain have paired to organize the damage reports from Hurricane Matthew as they came in from the Southeast U.S. coast. The data compiled in this report ...
On October 13, 2016 / By Administrator