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  Canals of Venice Running Clear

  (Post Magazine) – There is not much in the Good News department of the Coronavirus so its nice to recognize one bit of silver lining. Venice, Italy is ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  2020 Newport Bermuda Race Now Canceled

  March 23, 2020 the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee officially canceled the 2020 edition of the Bermuda Race due to the Covid-19 virus. 200 boats had already been signed ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Australian Family Stranded At Sea By Virus

  (Nine News) – An Australian family of five onboard their catamaran is trying to find their way home after finding themselves being locked out of countries in the ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sheltered in Place? Try Your Skill at Racing

  If you are stuck at home and want to keep up your sailing skills, why not try some online racing. SailOnline offers virtual races and they are free ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Yachtsman to Have a Statue In His Honor

  (Greenock Telegraph) – In 1899 Skipper Charlie Barr won his first America’s Cup, which he followed by winning in 1901 and then in 1903. Now, more than 100 ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  British Virgin Islands Closed

  (BVI Platinum News) – As of March 19, 2020 the British Virgin Islands enacted strict travel restrictions in order to keep the Covid-19 virus at bay. Those who ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Homeward Bound Flotilla

  Attention U.S.-Bound Cruisers With the effects of the spreading novel coronavirus, there is much uncertainty in the Caribbean. Ports are closing, flights are not available.  Many people are ...

  On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  Under Suspicion, the Eighth Vessel to Sink in Washington

  (The Daily World) – Since July, 2017 eight vessels have sunk in the Hoquiam River, WA. The latest one to sink is a 40 foot sailboat, just upriver ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  64 Year Old British Woman Becomes Oldest Woman To Row Across the Atlantic

  (Sky News) – Sara Brewer, 64, along with her rowing partner Ann Prestidge, 35 set off December 12, 2019 in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, rowing from the ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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  230 Foot Superyacht Capsizes During Haulout

  (The Daily Mail) – Not a good look. The Nourah of Riyad, a 230 foot luxury yacht was being lifted out of the water to have work done ...

  On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks