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Hurricanes are Decreasing in Every Ocean Basin, Except for the North Atlantic

(CNN) – A study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the annual number of global hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms — or tropical cyclones, more ...
On July 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Mapping the Ocean Floor

Last month NOAA formalized U.S. participation in the The Nippon Foundation-General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans Seabed 2030 Project. It is essential to understand the seabed in order ...
On July 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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The Pros and Cons of Living Aboard

(insider.com) – Ryan Ellison and Sophie Darsy have lived aboard Polar Seal, their 40-foot sailboat for six years. As Ellison states, “We have more lows than highs, but ...
On July 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Hylas 57 Wins Prestigious Red Dot: Product Design Award 2022

(sailuniverse.com) – Hylas Yachts has announced that the Hylas 57 has won this year’s Red Dot: Product Design Award. One of the largest design competitions in the world ...
On July 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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All’s Well that Ends Well

(NBC News) – A couple from Virginia originally planned to sail their boat to the Azores but hit rough weather in the Atlantic and were struck by lightning. ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Novara One Planet Project Launches

Based in the UK, the Novara One Planet project goal is to create climage change awareness, while sailing aboard their vessel. The two leaders of the project encourage ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Vermont Sailors Assisted by RNLI Off the Coast of Ireland

A Vermont couple left Boston in their 37 foot sailboat, crossing the Atlantic en route to Scotland. They encountered severe weather off the coast of Ireland this past ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Man Missing From NC Since November. His Boat Has Now Washed Up in the Azores

(newsobserver.com) – Joseph Matthew Johnson was 44 years old when officials said he was last seen in November. He was alone when he left the Federal Point Yacht ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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The Best Beaches in the U.S. for Celebrating July 4th

Travelandleisure.com has compiled a list of their favorite beaches: and what is better than watching fireworks off a beach while sitting on your boat. The United States is ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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39-Foot Vessel Dismasted 395 Miles Off Virginia Beach During Tropical Storm Alex

The skipper of Faule Haut has posted a blog on the loss of his 39-foot Beneteau Oceanis. He noted that he had lived aboard for 5 years and ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks