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2018 Hurricane Threat Downgraded

NOAA has revised their prediction for the 2018 hurricane season, expecting fewer storms this season. Conditions in the ocean and the atmosphere are conspiring to produce a ...
On August 16, 2018 / By George Day
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Tips for Making a Med Moor

Brought to you by the good folks at Sunsail, who would know a thing or two about med mooring. Ah, the Mediterranean – home of European sailing holidays, with ...
On August 8, 2018 / By George Day
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Your Lifejacket May Not Be as Safe as You Think

Three quarters of lifejackets checked the day before the Round the Island yacht race in Cowes, UK were found to be deficient, as reported by mysailing.com.au Safety checks ...
On August 1, 2018 / By George Day
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B&G’s New Vulcan Instruments Explored

B&G is a venerable British firm now owned by Navico. Their marine instruments have long been favorites among offshore sailors, racers and savvy cruisers. The new Vulcan range ...
On May 23, 2018 / By George Day
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New App Connects Boat Owners with Potential Crew

“What’s better than having a friend with a boat? Making new friends on lots of boats! Officially launched last month, Boat With Me is the “social app for boaters and water ...
On May 2, 2018 / By George Day
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Stay in Touch

“Stay in Touch!” It’s a common enough term, but one that is important to many people when they head offshore. As I write this, two days ago ...
On April 18, 2018 / By George Day
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FLIR One: Thermal Imaging Camera for Your Phone

This report by Will Brunton was published in the British magazine Yachting Monthly. Until recently, thermal-imaging camera systems built for yachts were extremely expensive. Both fixed and portable ...
On April 12, 2018 / By George Day
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EPIRBs Can Save Your Life: Here’s the Latest on What’s Out there

Since the introduction of Emergency Position Indicating Beacons, the satellite based SOS signaling devices have saved thousands of lives at sea. The technology continues to improve and modern ...
On April 4, 2018 / By George Day
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Replacing A Raw Water Pump on Your Engine

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On March 28, 2018 / By George Day
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New Raymarine Axiom Multifunctions Displays Run at Lightning Speed

We’re just back from the Miami International Boat Show where we had the chance to get to know the new Raymarine Axiom series of multifunction displays. Ranging from ...
On February 22, 2018 / By George Day

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