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Holing Up in the Back of Beyond: Gove, Northern Territories, Australia

Gove, right on the top of Australia and situated on the western side of the Gulf of Carpentaria, is not one of those cruising destination you just happen ...
On February 19, 2025 / By George Day
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The Innovative Heyman 42PPH is a Real Head Turner

One of the stars of the Dusseldorf boat show in January was the Heyman 42 PPH (pocket pilothouse). A semi-custom pilothouse design with a tall sloop rig and ...
On February 19, 2025 / By George Day
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US Sailing Announces Winners of the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

Last wek, US Sailing announced the winners of the prestigious 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Ian Barrows and Hans Henken have been named the ...
On February 19, 2025 / By George Day
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Lin Pardey’s New Book Passages Recounts Her Cruising Life and Loves

Not long ago a large padded envelope arrived in our mail box from Paradise Cay Publishing. When I slit it open, I was surprised and pleased to see ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Solo Sailor Shares Modifications that Make His Boat Safer and Easier to Sail

If we own our boats long enough and spend a lot of time aboard sailing and cruising, then most of us will make changes and improvements that help ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
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Two Men Rescued from Sinking Sailboat. CG Credits Registered Emergency Communications Devices. Watch Video.

Here’s another story that highlights the dedication and professionalism of the U.S. Coast Guard and the importance for all sailors to make sure their emergency signaling devices are ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
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Miami Show Update: Introducing the Windelo 51 and 55 Sport Catamarans

YOU’RE INVITED! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 AT 10AM ON THE WINDELO STAND MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW – MUSEUM PARK MARINA To kick-off 2025 with a highlight, Windelo is ...
On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
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How I spent the Pandemic University Lockdown

Here’s an inspiring story by an adventurous 20-year-old college student who took the opportunity provided by her university’s pandemic lockdown to buy an old 30-foot cruisuing boat, completely ...
On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
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French Shipping Company Launches World’s Largest Sailing Cargo Ship

Here’s an update on a story that we revisit from time to time for the simple reason that sailing cargo ships with auxiliary power just makes sense, particularly ...
On February 5, 2025 / By George Day
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Refitting in Trinidad

By Bob Osborn After 17 years of hard use, Pandora, our 2007 semi-custom, Roger Martin designed 47-foot sloop was in need of a refit. With moisture in some ...
On February 5, 2025 / By Administrator