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Drug Deal Gone Wrong

(my sailing au) – While on patrol in April, 2019 the Coast Guard came across the sailboat Mandalay traveling north 225 miles off Newport, OR in international waters. ...
On May 29, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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One Year Later, Mr. T Still Being Tracked

May 7, 2019 Mr. T, a 200 pound loggerhead turtle was released after being treated at the turtle hospital in Marathon, FL. In this past year he has ...
On May 29, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailor on the Front Line

(Chesapeake Bay Magazine) – Rachel Hartley, a nurse from Virginia, along with her husband Taylor sailed their 50-foot Beneteau, Turning Points from their berth at home to One15 ...
On May 29, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Did You Know? Ten Phrases Originating From Sailing

The American Sailing Association has put together a list of ten phrases that stem from sailing. From a “clean bill of health”, “by and large”, “hand over fist” ...
On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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One Confirmed Dead Off Grounded Yacht

(7 News AU) – During heavy weather a 12-meter sailboat washed up along a beach in Queensland, Australia. A body has been found in the ocean and police ...
On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Two People Along With Dog Rescued as Boat Sinks

(Majorca Daily Bulletin) – Thirty miles south of Cap Blanc, Llucmajor, Mallorca, a German woman, South African man and dog were rescued off their sinking 8 metre boat. ...
On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Stuck at Sea, Around the World

(CNN) – In any given year there are thousands of small vessels, sailed by families and individuals, sailing around the world. Most follow the weather, making sure to ...
On May 22, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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What Were They Thinking?

(gCaptain) – The Coast Guard has fined the operator of a 25-foot sailboat for violating Rule 9 also known as 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 83.09. This ...
On May 15, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Quarantine Kitchen: Chef Aboard Superyacht Offers Up Suggestions

(The Triton) – Chef Brennan Dates is stuck on board a yacht and has turned to producing short videos that are in turn humorous and full of helpful ...
On May 15, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Black Labrador Promoted To Senior Chief Petty “Pawfficer”

(Michigan Live) – Onyx, a 13-year old black labrador retriever working at the U.S. Coast Guard staton in St. Ignace, MI has been promoted due to her loyalty ...
On May 15, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

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