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Mini Transat Sailors Attacked by Orcas

The Mini Transat, a race from France to the Canary Islands has completed the first leg in this 23rd edition of the race. The 90 solo sailors this ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Stuck at Sea: Managing Morale

(gCaptain) – Anyone who spends a lot of time at sea can understand some of the seafarer fatigue being experienced by seafarers who have been spending extra time ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Dissipating Coastal Fog

(insideclimatenews.org) – As sailors, most of us have experienced fog while sailing and think of it as something to work your way through. Coastal fog however is esential ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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How Deep is the Ocean: Watch Video

(reddit) – This video takes the watcher from the surface of the ocean to the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean showing various depths by using the height ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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The Rules of Knots

Massive Science talks lines and knots and the importance of the knot in affecting the strength of the line. Common knots can reduce the strength of the line ...
On October 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Updated for 2022, The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands

This 2022 edition marks the 40th year of assisting sailors and vacationers cruising the tropical waters of both the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. This edition is packed ...
On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Couple Dies as Their Boat Goes Aground

(US News) – A couple in their late 70s were found in the water after their 42-foot sailboat, Bagheera, washed up north of Rockaway Beach, along the Oregon ...
On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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America’s Cup Legend Laurie Davidson Dies at 94

(New Zealand Herald) – Inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame in 2007, Laurie Davidson was one of the designers of Black Magic, the first New Zealand ...
On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Storms Close Ports, Threatening Supply Chains

(gCaptain) – As tropical storm Kompasu approached China’s south coastline the Yantian port in Shenzhen suspended some operations as the number of ships waiting outside the port rose ...
On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Planning Your Route with GPS

(mysailing.au.com) – Navigation instructor Alan Punch explores the uses of GPS in route planning. He explains how to select waypoints, suggests how to name the waypoints you’ve saved ...
On October 14, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

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