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Two Rescued From Vessel Sinking Off South Carolina

(fox5dc.com) – A 44-foot sailboat, The Answer My Friend, sank near a jetty to the entrance to Winyah Bay, South Carolina this past Friday. The two crew were ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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TEMO • 450 Electroportable Propulsion

The TEMO·450 electric outboard just won an award for innovation at IBEX, a marine industry show in Florida. According to one of the jurors, “The simple, lightweight design ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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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