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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
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Two Coast Guard Stations Along the Jersey Shore To Close

(WHYY) – The federal government is scheduling two coast guard stations to close in New Jersey in 2021, along with three others in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York. ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Guirec Soudée, With Monique Alongside, Wins Young Voyager Award

The Cruising Club of America awarded Guirec Soudée with the 2019 Young Voyager Award. Soudée, started his voyage at age 21 from his home in Brittany, France and ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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The Ocean Race Returns to Newport, Spring 2022

It’s never too soon to plan a visit to Newport, RI, an iconic sailing venue in the U.S. In spring 2022 The Ocean Race will have its only ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Some Upgrades to Martha’s Vineyard Will Benefit Sailors Including Improvements in Menemsha Harbor

(The Vineyard Gazette) – Dredging and beach improvements are just some of the projects being worked on in Martha’s Vineyard this winter, hopefully to be finished before the ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Scientists Concerned That Increase in Ocean Temperature Aiding in the Bleaching of Coral

(The Guardian) – If ocean temperatures do not drop, the Great Barrier Reef could be headed for another coral reef bleaching, the third time in five years. The ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks