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Joint Effort Planned to Lessen the AC World Series’ Environmental Impact in Newport

As the eyes of the sporting world descend on Newport, RI during the final stop of the America’s Cup World Series (June 23-July 1), a trio of local ...
On June 19, 2012 / By Administrator
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Gori Props Provide Overdrive Under Sail and Power!

It is well known that a fixed 3-blade propeller generates huge amounts of drag when sailing, but there is an option that reduces drag, gives you up to ...
On June 19, 2012 / By Administrator
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Sailors for the Sea: A Voice for Ocean Conservation

Marine life and vital coastal habitats are straining under the increasing pressure of global use. The ocean, which was once considered inexhaustible and resilient, is, in fact, finite and ...
On June 19, 2012 / By Administrator
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Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 can of black beans, rinsed 1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 cup (or more if you please) of corn – cut from ...
On June 19, 2012 / By Administrator
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Groupama Surge to Second as Telefónica Hit the Front

After a slow start when the fleet left Lisbon on Saturday, Franck Cammas’ team gradually hauled their way back overnight and at 6:00 am UTC were just half ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator
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Salvador, Brazil: Security Alert for Visiting Yachts

In the past two weeks there have been 4 reported armed boardings and robbery of foreign yachts in Salvador, Brazil. The thieves have taken cash, electronics and other ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator
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Newport to Bermuda Fleet ‘Extraordinary’ This Year

Newport Bermuda Race chairman John Osmond is “excited” about the diverse crews competing in this year’s 635 mile ‘Thrash to the Onion Patch’ — and for good reason. ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator
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Spirit of Bermuda

A cool story, followed by some fun videos. Wishing the crew of Spirit of Bermuda well in the upcoming Newport to Bermuda Race and in their future endeavors! “The ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator
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Honduras: Doublehanders Boarded and Robbed by Pirates

On Saturday 2nd June, an American husband and wife team were quietly sailing off the coast of Honduras, bound for Utila, when their boat was boarded and they ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator
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Huge Dock Washed Ashore on Oregon Coast is Debris from Japan's Tsunami

Japanese officials have confirmed that a huge dock that washed ashore on the Oregon coast is debris from last year’s tsunami – the first to reach the state from ...
On June 13, 2012 / By Administrator