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America’s Cup-Level Sailor Awarded $1.46M for Injury on Boat
A federal judge has awarded a sailor from Newport $1.46 million for injuries he suffered disembarking a racing yacht at the direction of his captain during rough seas ...
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Paul Britton shares his experience in the Harvest Moon Regatta and contemplates the challenges faced by race, rally and regatta organizers everywhere.[spacer height=”10px”] Jack lines, MOB poles and safety equipment ...
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Sailors Airlifted from 52 ft Sailboat off Washington Coast
According to a USCG report a Coast Guard aircrew hoisted two mariners from a 52-foot Canadian-flagged sailing vessel 5-miles west of Grays Harbor, Washington on January 16. A ...
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Kannad Safelink EPIRB Recall
Kannad Marine has become aware of an issue affecting Kannad SAFELINK EPIRBs which could result in the beacon not operating in an emergency situation. The SAFELINK EPIRB’s yellow ...
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Canadian Sailor Recounts U.S. Navy Rescue off Bahamas
A Montreal sailor whose Christmas Eve rescue by a U.S. navy research ship was caught on video says he’s lucky to be alive after spending five days adrift off ...
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Joe Harris’ Solo Around the World Update from South Africa
After a 10 day stop in Cape Town, South Africa for repairs, in the immortal words of Willie Nelson, I am indeed “On the Road Again”. After replacing ...
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Yacht Found Adrift off Guyana with Dead Man and Dead Dog on Board
A joint operation involving the Guyana Defense Force Coastguard, the Maritime Administration Department and the Guyana Police Force is underway to retrieve a boat that was spotted drifting approximately ...
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No New Record for Jules Verne Trophy Racers
The crew of Spindrift celebrated the finish of their quest for the Jules Verne Trophy, the crewed around the world race, which they completed about two days off ...
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A Children’s Book with a Caribbean Sailing Theme
Traveler, a new and unique children’s book has come out that gives children the flavor of the Caribbean islands. Traveler is an adventuresome hermit crab that visits 14 ...
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Suddenly Alone- Are You Ready?
The Cruising Club of America (CCA) Safety at Sea Committee recently published an updated version the highly regarded Suddenly Alone workbook now titled Safety for Cruising Couples – ...
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