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Join a Treasure-Hunting Excursion in Bali

(Forbes magazine) – Do you have a spare $500,000 or so and want to surprise your spouse/partner/friend with a luxurious Christmas present? The department store Neiman Marcus has ...
On November 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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A Tale of Three Americans, Shoplifting, Immigration Offense and a Missing Catamaran

(breakingbelizenews.com) – Three U.S. citizens are facing deportation from Belize. This stems from an initial complaint about shoplifting, which was dropped, but then they were referred to the ...
On November 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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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