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  Salty Dawg Association Wins CCA Award

  The Salty Dawg Foundation recently received a CCA Special Recognition Award for their work helping more than 180 boats return to the USA last spring when the pandemic ...

  On February 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Favorite Cruising Spots, Worldwide

  Everyone has their favorite cruising locations. See if any of yours’ match up to this list from Tripsavvy. This list may get you started on living the dream. ...

  On February 19, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  After 33 Days on Deserted Island, Three Rescued

  (Sun Sentinel) – On a routine air patrol around Anguilla Cay, in an island chain between the Lower Keys and Cuba , the USCG spotted people waving makeshift ...

  On February 12, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  GPS May Be Effected by 5G Cell

  BoatUS notes that several members of Congress are pursuing legislative solutions to protect GPS. There is a concern that the new 5G cellular network can affect the accuracy ...

  On February 12, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Bob Fisher, Noted Sailing Journalist Passes

  (Sail World) – Bob Fisher, 85, passed away January 25, 2021. As a sailing journalist he is perhaps best noted as the greatest advocate and chronicler of the ...

  On February 12, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  NOAA Tide and Tidal Current Predictions Available Online

  NOAA has eliminated printed publication of the annual Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables. The information is now available online, allowing for more current updates. You will be ...

  On February 12, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Best Beaches in the Abacos

  Dream Yacht Charter has come up with a list of their favorite beaches and best snorkeling spots in the Abacos. Its always fun to match your list with ...

  On February 12, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Rescue with a Difference

  (The Maritime Executive) – The Coast Guard is well-known for rescuing sailors in need, this rescue must have left them shaking their heads. A sport fishing boat notified ...

  On January 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Need for Speed

  The America’s Cup is going on now in New Zealand, where the boats are hitting speeds up to 40 knots. That seems incredibly fast but not to two ...

  On January 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks
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  Autonomous Research Vessel Launched This Week to Map the Seafloor

  (wired.com) – The 72-foot long autonomous research vessel was launched this week in Alameda, CA. The carbon-fiber composite and stainless steel-hulled vessel was designed by the company Saildrone ...

  On January 22, 2021 / By Sandy Parks