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Age is Just a Number

(Hakai Magazine) – Scientists off the coast of Broome, Australia have been studying reef fish, viewing their eating habits, how they breed and where they sit on the ...
On March 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Rules to Naming Your Boat

(All at Sea) – There are not too many rules when naming your boat but there are a few you have to follow according to USCG Documentation regulations. ...
On March 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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New Zealand Wins the America’s Cup

For the fourth time Team New Zealand has won the America’s Cup for their country. A spectacular achievement for Emirates Team New Zealand and the yacht club they ...
On March 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Making Navigation on Your Phone Even Easier

(techcrunch) – Orca is a Norwegian startup from veteran producers of chartplotters that leapfrogs existing products with a built-from-scratch modern interface. Orca has rebuilt everything from the ground up ...
On March 5, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Using Old Data to Look Ahead

(NPR) – Sea levels around the world are rising which will affect coastal communities. The pace of the rising appears to be accelerating causing concerns amongst scientists and ...
On March 5, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Communication is Key

(stuff.co.nz) – In late February a sailor notified Maritime NZ that his yacht, Tribe was taking on water and in danger of sinking. After the call there was ...
On March 5, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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U.S. Coast Guard Assists Dutch Vessel Taking on Water South of Puerto Rico

Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people onboard in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 80 nautical ...
On March 5, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Phocea, ex Club Mediterranée, Lost to Fire

(boatsnews.com) – Phocea, the world’s ninth largest sailing yacht was originally built in 1976 for Alain Colas who sailed the boat then known as Club Mediterranée singlehanded in ...
On February 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Michelin to Ship Tires on Sail-Powered Cargo Ships

(gCaptain) – Michelin has entered an agreement with the French shipping line Neoline to use two sail-powered cargo ships starting in 2023. The manufacturer has stated that they ...
On February 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailing Five Oceans and Through the Northwest Passage on a Boat Built From Volcanic Fiber

(Robb Report) – Austrian sailor Norbert Sedlacek built the boat he plans on sailing 38,000 miles in seven months sailing the world’s five oceans and across the Northwest ...
On February 26, 2021 / By Sandy Parks