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Jules Verne Trophy Crews Face Dangers of Ice in the Southern Ocean

Just two weeks after starting off Brest, the crew of maxi trimaran Spindrift is in the Southern Ocean and dodging ice on their attempt to break the non-stop ...
On December 10, 2015 / By Administrator
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Report Sightings of Pelagic Sargassum Seaweed in the Caribbean

During 2011, massive quantities of pelagic sargassum occurred throughout the Caribbean, impacting aquatic resources, fisheries, shorelines, waterways, and tourism. A similar event occured in 2014 and continues in ...
On December 10, 2015 / By Administrator
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OCC Pays Tribute to Admiral Mary Barton

As many will already be aware, Admiral Mary Barton died on 1st December, just a few days before her 95th birthday.[spacer height=”5px”] The Ocean Cruising Club is deeply ...
On December 10, 2015 / By Administrator
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Dinghy Hit by Speedboat in St. Martin, Sailor Seriously Injured

Jon Binney was headed to shore with a friend in a dinghy in St. Martin, after battening down his sailboat. A speedboat traveling at about 30 mph ran ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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Is it Safe to Use a Tether?

Perceived wisdom is that if you fall overboard, staying tethered to the boat will keep you safe. But is that the case? Practical Boat Owner’s test team conduct some ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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Follow the Kon-Tiki2 Expedition as they Sail from South America to Easter Island

Kon-Tiki2 is sailing two balsa rafts from South America to Easter Island. Roundtrip. Documenting climate change, marine life, plastics, pollution, guara board navigation, and human reactions to Pacific ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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America’s Cup Skipper Falls off Catamaran, ‘Partially Severs’ Foot

America’s Cup skipper Franck Cammas of Groupama Team France was seriously injured Monday when he fell off his high performance catamaran and the rudder sliced into his right ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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Stocking Stuffers for your Favorite Cruisers

Here are a few nautical items that have caught my eye over the last few months, some more practical than others. Maybe it will provide an idea for ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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The Fall 2015 Salty Dawg Rally Arrives in the BVI

Nearly all of the 78 vessels and over 300 sailors in the Fall 2015 Salty Dawg fleet have now arrived in the BVI and Bahamas. With the unusual ...
On December 3, 2015 / By Administrator
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Facts About the Build of Sailing Yacht A

As owner of Motor Yacht A, another divisive yacht, we knew Sailing Yacht A would be anything but conventional. Melnichenko is one owner who delights in challenging the ...
On November 26, 2015 / By Administrator