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Piracy Drops to 21-year Low
Piracy and armed robbery at sea has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995, despite a surge in kidnappings off West Africa, according to a new report from ...
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Brexit: What it Means for the Sailing Market
Like it or loathe it, the United Kingdom is now committed to Brexit, and although it is too early to say with much certainty exactly how much, there ...
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The World of Sailing in an Incredible Photo Gallery
Look at these photos:they were selected for this gallery for their extraordinary, and sometimes, for their extreme strangeness. Welcome to the world of sailing… in the Twilight Zone! ...
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Sailboat Receives Medical Airdrop in the Pacific Ocean
An HC-130H aircraft from USCG Air Station Barbers Point near Honolulu, Hawaii successfully dropped medicine and medical supplies to the crew of the sailboat Riva. The vessel was ...
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Ten Essential Sailing Apps
This useful infographic was put together by Carola Bruce at East Fremantle Yacht Club in Perth, Australia thus the prices listed are in Australian dollars. When you access your ...
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Crew of Container Ship Rescues Sailor in Distress 990 Miles Off U.S. West Coast
The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of a sailor in distress more than 990 miles west of Oregon by utilizing the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system. Responding ...
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Reserve Your Spot at the Salty Dawg Rally Cruising Seminars
The nonprofit Salty Dawg Rally™ has scheduled a comprehensive series of free blue water cruising seminars to be held prior to the sailboat shows in Newport, Rhode Island ...
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The Vic-Maui Race Aboard Kraken
Kraken is a Beneteau First 40.7 from West Vancouver, British Columbia participating in the The Victoria to Maui International Race. The 2016 Vic-Maui fleet , a 2300 nautical mile offshore race ...
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What Happens During a Helicopter Evacuation at Sea
Nigel Richards recounts his experience with a medical emergency offshore. I had been looking for a crew spot for an ocean crossing for a few weeks. An off-chance ...
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Tool Buying Guide for the Cruising Sailor
Boat ownership requires a bevy of tools that would make Bob Vila jealous. We suggest keeping your most-used tools in their very own “fix-it” bag. While the tools ...
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