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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
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Shipwreck from 1708 Reveals its Contents

(Sky News ) – Royal Navy vessels sank the Spanish flagship in 1708 during the War of the Spanish Succession, but its resting place – near the port ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Hudson Canyon, a Giant Underwater Chasm, on List to be Newest National Marine Sanctuary

(NPR) – Good news for sea turtles: President Biden announced on Monday that he hopes to designate the aquatic Hudson Canyon as a national marine sanctuary. About 100 ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Captain of 42-Foot Sloop Falls Overboard During Newport Bermuda Race

(turnto10.com) – Colin Golder, the captain of the 42-foot Centurion Morgan of Marietta fell overboard in rough seas during the Newport Bermuda Race. The boat was about 325 ...
On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Caribbean Rally Update via Webinar – June 23

Update on the SDSA Caribbean Rally to Antigua and cruising the Eastern Caribbean  Plans are well underway for the signature Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally, the run to Antigua. ...
On June 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks