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  Warming Oceans Leads To Greater Risk Of Hurricanes

  (gCaptain) – Forecasters are concerned that this year there will be an increased risk of stronger hurricanes due to record high temperatures in the world’s seas. The entire ...

  On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Beneteau Reacts to the Worldwide Slowdown

  Its no secret that the sailing industry has been hit by the coronavirus crisis. Beneteau, one of the world’s largest boat manufacturers gives an update as to what ...

  On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Monaco Says Thank You

  (Business Insider) – There have been ‘feel good’ news stories lately of people gathering together to clap for first responders, health care workers and all those on the ...

  On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Rescue Amid a Pandemic

  (sosailize.net) – Two sailors had to be rescued from their catamaran after it ran aground on Bougainville Reef, a remote dive site in the northern Coral Sea off ...

  On May 1, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Salty Dawgs Have Organized the Homeward Bound Flotilla

  Caribbean cruisers confounded by conronavirus join up with the Salty Dawgs to sail home to the States in a huge, informal flotilla. This year’s Spring Rally north has ...

  On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Block Island Distancing Visitors

  (The Block Island TImes) – The sign says it all. All boaters to Block Island whether from out of state or from mainland Rhode Island must quarantine on ...

  On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sailrite Helping To Ease The Path Forward

  Sailrite has been helping sailors for years with their sewing machines and helpful how-to series. Check out their website now for clear instructions on making protective masks, sewing ...

  On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Name Has Finally Been Given To Mystery Shipwreck Along Maine Coast

  (Smithsonian) – A shipwreck that has been seen through various storms for the past 20 years at York Beach, ME has finally been identified. The ship first made ...

  On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Coast Guard Rescues Sailor From Sailboat Off New Jersey Coast

  (Philadelphia Inquirer) – The tanker vessel Hellas Poseidon reported to the Coast Guard that they overheard a distress call from a sailboat about 200 miles southeast of Cape ...

  On April 24, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Strong Message From the Caribbean

  (BuzzFeed) – One official during this pandemic who is gathering acolades for her plain speaking truths is the prime minister of Sint Maarten, Silveria Jacob. Encouraging people to ...

  On April 17, 2020 / By Sandy Parks