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The 37th America’s Cup Defense Begins in August: Here are the Important Dates

The America’s Cup holds a special place in the world of yacht racing since, before it was lost by the New York Yacht Club to the Australians in ...
On March 27, 2024 / By George Day
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A Guide to 10 Great Blue Water Boats

Every veteran cruiser has his or her list of favorite cruising boats and, because cost is often an issue for many sailors, a lot of those boats will ...
On March 27, 2024 / By George Day
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Newport International Boat Show Acquired By South Florida Ventures

Newport International Boat Show joins the growing portfolio of best-in-class boating and yachting events managed by the South Florida Ventures Newport, R.I. – The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) ...
On February 21, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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Storm Damage Along the Maine Coast

(tradeonlytoday.com) – January has been a tough month for the Maine coast with astronomical high tides and winds gusting over 90 mph recorded at Acadia National Park. Storms ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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Bermuda Triangle Incidents

(Mental Floss) – Most shipwrecks can usually be blamed on weather, currents, or mechanical failures. In others, the vessels seem to have been sucked into another dimension. Some ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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Tips When Purchasing a Sailboat

(sailuniverse.com) – Embarking on the journey of purchasing a sailboat is a thrilling yet intricate process, especially when catering to the discerning needs of an expert audience. Whether ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch: What it Really Looks Like

(bbc.com) – Contrary to popular belief as to how the patch looks, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has no surface to walk on and it cannot be viewed ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation

BoatUS is suggesting to boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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Arctic Report Card

(npr.org) – Last month NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, released its annual report on the Arctic. Some of the findings were quite sobering as the Arctic summer ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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A Rhode Island Shipwreck Most Likely to be Captain Cook’s Long-Lost Ship

(popularmechanics.com) – For the past two years archaeologists from Australia and Rhode Island have been at odds over the the claim that a shipwreck appears to be that ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy Parks

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