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Europe’s First Underwater Sculpture Museum

Artist Jason deCaires Taylor is creating Museo Atlantico, Europe’s first underwater sculpture garden off Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Read More ...
On February 4, 2016 / By Administrator
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Nathanael Herreshoff and his Solutions for Speed

Unpredictable. Profound. Radical. These were among the characterizations of captain and naval architect Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (or “Capt. Nat”) at the turn of the 20th century. Only one ...
On February 4, 2016 / By Administrator
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Cayman Islands says Paul Allen’s Superyacht Destroyed Coral Reef

Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist Paul Allen is blamed for the destruction of almost 14,000 square feet of coral reef, which the Cayman Islands says was caused by his ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Tested: AIS MOB Devices

Another great equipment review from the British sailing magazine Yachting World. Note that even though prices are quoted in British pounds the products are available for purchase worldwide. AIS MOB ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sailing Vessel Ondine Rescues 3 French Boaters in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard rescue crews and the crew of Good Samaritan sailing vessel rescued three French boaters from a sinking catamaran approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Mona Island, ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Autonomous Trimaran to Sail Across the Atlantic Ocean Using Wind and Solar Power

A company is planning to send a fully autonomous yacht across the Atlantic ocean running only on wind and solar power. While out to sea, the ship will launch drones ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Overturned Hull off South Africa Believed to be Leopard 44 Which Disappeared More Than a Year Ago

Families of the three missing yachtsmen are anxiously waiting to find out more about the overturned hull spotted by a Brazilian navy vessel last week. It is believed ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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Evolution of Tide Tables Over the Last 150 years

Tide predictions are a major part of life for coastal communities in the United States. Commercial and recreational boaters who live, work, and recreate on the coast use ...
On January 28, 2016 / By Administrator
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US Sailors Rescued off UK Coast for the Seventh Time

Two retired American yachtsmen have been rescued off Cornwall – the seventh time they have been towed to safety during their voyage. Bob Weise, a 71 year old ...
On January 21, 2016 / By Administrator
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UPDATE: Yacht Found Adrift near Guyana with Dead Man and Dead Dog on Board

Local investigators have contacted their French counterparts as they collaborate to probe the death of Frenchman Michel Bozier, whose body along with that of his dog was found ...
On January 21, 2016 / By Administrator