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Fountaine Pajot to Introduce Hydrogen as Alternative Energy Source on its Catamarans

(Robb Report) – Automobiles are making the move to alternative energy sources and now sailboat companies are getting on the bandwagon as well. Fountaine Pajot will be introducing ...
On May 7, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Data Collection While Racing

The Ocean Race, to be held in 2022-23 is a round-the world-race will be capturing data about the state of the seas as the sailors race around the ...
On April 30, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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The Times We Live In

Travel Noire has reported that seven people have been charged in the USVI for submitting fake Covid tests. The U.S. Virgin Islands requires travelers to submit a negative ...
On April 30, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Yacht on the Move

(Superyacht Times) – Imagine if on your way to work you were held up by a 146 foot yacht being trailered down the road. Path, a 146-foot custom ...
On April 30, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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First Coast Guardsman to Make an Olympic Team

The Coast Guard has been in existence for 230 years and for the first time, a Coast Guard member will be sailing for the Olympics this summer in ...
On April 30, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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The Numbers Game for Superyachts

Have you ever wondered how many superyachts were out sailing the oceans? According to Superyacht Times as of December 2020 there were 825 sailing yachts over 100 feet ...
On April 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Whale Freed from Netting

(BVI News) – Last week a humpback whale was found entangled in netting in Sir Francis Drake’s Channel, BVI but somehow was able to shake the netting loose. ...
On April 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Thinking of Crossing the Pacific Ocean?

Do you have time for a cruise that can take anywhere from 5-10 weeks and you want to travel the 8,000 miles from Panama to Australia. Improve Sailing ...
On April 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Rescue Needed for Sailboat Suffering Engine Failure and No Wind

The Royal Naval Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) had to rescue a sailor onboard a 34-foot sailboat last Friday as the vessel experienced engine failure and there was no wind. ...
On April 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Boat Apps for iPhones and Androids

There are so many apps out there its hard to know where to start. Yachting & Boating World has done some of the work for you, picking out ...
On April 23, 2021 / By Sandy Parks