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Setting Out to be the 1st Canadian-born Sailor to Circumnavigate Alone and Non-stop
One hundred thirty gallons of water. One hundred and sixty gigabytes’ worth of music. And one trusty sextant. Those are just a few of the vital necessities Ottawa, ...
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The U.S. Coast is in an Unprecedented Hurricane Drought
Hurricanes, large and small, have eluded U.S. shores for record lengths of time. As population and wealth along parts of the U.S. coast have exploded since the last ...
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Dodging Hurricanes and Ice on a North Atlantic Crossing
On an eastward crossing of the North Atlantic solo sailor Trevor Robertson dodged Hurricane Bertha and encountered Cristobal in his gaff cutter Iron Bark. Then on the way ...
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EPIRB and PLB Beacon Rental Program
Being prepared for the “unexpected” is a big part of boating safety. Take along some peace of mind on your next water adventure: fishing trip, paddle sports, weekend ...
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Registration Open For 2016 Salty Dawg Fall Rally™ to the Caribbean
The Rally for experienced blue water sailors will depart, weather permitting, on November 2 from Hampton, Virginia and other points along the US east coast. Register online now. ...
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Going Solo: What It Takes To Sail Around The World Alone
Dee Caffari MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is the first woman to sail solo and non-stop around the world…in both directions. And ...
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Comanche Sets New Trans-Atlantic Record
The 100 ft Supermaxi Comanche, owned by Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark, passed Lizard Point, United Kingdom to complete the 2,880 nautical miles from West to East across ...
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Treatment Tips for Jellyfish Stings
At any time during the year and in every ocean, swimmers and divers encounter jellyfish. They come in a variety of shapes and colors, from translucent to vibrant ...
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Stinky Cheese Recovered From 17th Century Swedish Shipwreck
Divers led by Lars Einarsson of the Kalmar County Museum in Sweden have recovered a diamond ring, gold coins, and a black tin pot containing a thick, gooey ...
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Fake Capsizing Boat Trolls the High Seas
This quirky story resurfaced and has been making the rounds for the past few weeks. Artist Julien Berthier created a boat, named Love Love, that looks like it’s ...
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