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A Tall Ship Sails the Ice Free Arctic

(The Barents Observer) – For the first time, a tall ship has sailed the Russian Arctic route between the Atlantic and Pacific. The voyage was made possible due ...
On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailboat Destroyed On the Rocks, Couple Loses Their Home

(Seacoast Online) – A couple living in Kittery, Maine aboard their 30-foot O’Day Izzi lost their home in early October during high winds. The boat ran aground and ...
On October 23, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Coast Guard Rescues Two From Grounded Sailboat

Earlier this week a coast guard helicopter crew rescued two sailors from Irish Eyes, a 28-foot sailboat near Freeport, TX. The boat had grounded and was taking on ...
On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Current Information About Entry to the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda

From Offshore Passage Opportunities comes this helpful webinar on sailing from the U.S. to the Caribbean in the time of Covid-19. Definitely something to watch as you plan ...
On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Antarctica’s Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever

(Daily Mail-UK) – Scientists have been studying glaciers in the Antarctic for years and their studies show that two key glaciers are on the path towards disintegration. These ...
On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Looking for a New Yacht?

(Robb Report) – The sailing season in the Northern Hemisphere is ending so its time to look for a new boat. As the saying goes, “bigger is better”. ...
On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Canadian Singlehander Suffers Stroke While Attempting Around the World Voyage

(CTV News) – Glenn Wakefield of Vancouver Island was attempting to make a solo voyage around the world on his boat the West Wind II. 500 miles west ...
On October 16, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Bitter End Yacht Club Scheduled to Reopen by End of 2020

September 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria hit the Virgin Islands and the popular Bitter End Yacht Club was torn apart. The club along with the island has been ...
On October 9, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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What’s Floating Out on the Ocean?

(Maritime Executive) – Late September the Isle of Tiree, Scotland Coastguard Rescue Team was called out regarding an unknown object found in the water. Posting pictures on their ...
On October 9, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Celestial Navigation Making a Comeback

(Yachting World) – Interest in celestial navigation has been making a bit of a comeback in the past few years. The U.S. Navy had deleted classes in celestial ...
On October 9, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

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