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That’s a Bear Not a Beer on a Boat

(naplesnews.com) – Earlier this month in Naples, FL, a bear was spotted onboard a 50-foot catamaran at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Captain Todd Dillman, the owner ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Cruising the Chesapeake Bay by Catamaran

(Chesapeake Bay magazine) – With shallow drafts and phenomenal stability, catamarans are becoming a more popular option for cruising on the Chesapeake. Many catamarans come with air conditioning ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Cruising Long Island Sound

(Waterway Guide) – Long Island Sound, between New York City and Block Island, RI offers a wonderful cruising ground, filled with many interesting spots to anchor or settle ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Mast Breaks on Maine Schooner, Killing One

wbur.org) – Earlier this week the main mast of the schooner Grace Bailey splintered and fell to the deck killing one and injuring 3 passengers. The schooner wtih ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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An Essential Item for a Sailboat: Binoculars

Whether for identifying a tricky harbor entrance, taking a closer look at an approaching ship or even looking for the breeze, a decent pair of waterproof binoculars will ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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While Paper Charts are Going Away, There is Still a Need for Them

(BBC.com) – A digital switchover from paper charts had been scheduled for 2026 by the UK Hydrographic Office but that deadline has been scrapped as they realized mariners ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Falmouth Harbour, Antigua Experiences a Fire as Tropical Storm Philippe Travels Across the Island

(Loop News) – The Antigua Yacht Club Marina was devasted by a fire that raced through October 3, as tropical storm Philippe crossed the island. The marina was ...
On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Liveaboards in San Francisco Bay Being Forced to Fight Seafaring Bandits

(Fox News) – Liveaboards in the San Francisco Bay are seeing a rise in people ransacking their houseboats and yachts. Some of the boats have been let loose ...
On October 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Race Boat Rescues Lone Mariner Off the Coast of Dakar

Race boat, Outlaw AU, a Baltic 55 with 11 crew onboard participating in the Ocean Globe Race contacted race headquarters that they had come in contact with a ...
On October 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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The Weakening Gulf Stream as Seen in the Florida Straits

(sciencealert.com) – Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institue, Massachusetts and the University of Miami have looked at four decades of data from the Florida Straits and have ...
On October 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks