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Wind Power Off the Coast of California

(Inside Climate News) – For years the East Coast has been the site of wind power hubs while California has certainly not been a trailblazer of offshore wind ...
On January 13, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Back After 2 Years-Race to Alaska

(KTOO) – Due to border closures, for the past two years the Race to Alaska was put on hold. Now, with the Canadian border open the race is ...
On January 13, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Want to Buy a Boat?

(The Scottish Sun) – Scotsman Tom McClean, 78, had plans to sail across the Atlantic in Moby, the boat he built in 1996 but is now thinking that ...
On January 13, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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Mindbender

Other than making martinis, in what cruising application do you use ratios like 3:1, 5:1, 7:1 and so on. Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...
On December 20, 2021 / By George Day
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Sounds on a Restored Coral Reef Reflect its Healthy Status

(bbc.com) – Using underwater microphones scientists have recorded sounds of fish “whooping, croaking and growling” on a restored reef in Indonesia. They say this is an audible measure ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Liveaboards in Hawaii Face Steep Hikes in Fees

(civilbeat.org) – Liveaboards in Hawaii are having to navigate the increased fees for living aboard their boats as they are not qualified for rent relief that has been ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Coast Guard Rescues Solo Sailor From Sailboat Taking on Water

(katc.com) – The Coast Guard in Louisiana received a call from a sailor’s cellphone after his sailboat, Bad Influence, lost power and began taking on water about 63 ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Outer Banks Sees Another Boat Run Aground

(Charlotter Observer) – Known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the Outer Banks of North Carolina continues to have boats run aground in the area. The latest boat ...
On December 16, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Lagoon 55 Project: Escape to Nature

Escape to Nature is a photographic and cinematographic production company that has combined forces with Lagoon for a 5-year adventure and scientific experiment project.  Escape to Nature has ...
On December 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Reducing Vessel Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales

In 2013, NOAA Fisheries committed to publish a report evaluating the conservation value and economic and navigational safety impacts of the 2008 North Atlantic right whale vessel speed ...
On December 9, 2021 / By Sandy Parks

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