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Cruising Shot of the Week
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Cruising Shot of the Week 0Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
Just Cruising With George Day
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Dock Talk 02024 DAME Design Awards Announced a METS Trade Show
The huge METS Trade show is running this week in Amsterdam. The largest marine show dedicated to marine gear ...
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Up Front
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UP FRONT 0Readers Comment of Windvane for Cruising Boats
In Last week’s Just Cruising column, I asked the question of whether or not, in this age of advanced ...
Dock Talk
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Boat Reviews 0
Beneteau’s New Planing First 30 Commemorates 140 years of Boatbuilding
Throughout 2025, Groupe Beneteau will be celebrating 140 years of continuous boat building with events at boat shows and through their dealer networks around the world. These will ...
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Salty Dawgs to Run Transatlantic Rally to the Azores in 2025
While we have noted this before, it is worthwhile reiterating that the Salty Dawg Sailing Association has bitten off a big new project for 2025, a transatlantic rally ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Innovative, Recyclable and Award-Winning Weekender from Grand Soleil
After spending three days at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France last September and meeting with the leaders of the major boat building companies, including Group Beneteau, Hanse ...
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Dock Talk 0
Dutch Builder KM Yachts Launches New Bestevaer 54 Pilothouse
KM Yachts, based in the Netherlands, builds no-nonsense aluminum expedition yachts that are designed to be ruggedly self-sufficient and strong enough to handle the rigors of high latitude ...
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Dock Talk 0
ARC Updates: Catamaran Crew Rescued and Young Swedish Sailor Lost
The 2024 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers had a drama-filled second week that involved the sinking of the catamaran Karolina Viking, with all crew rescued, and the loss overboard ...
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Salty Dawg 2024 Fall Caribbean and Bahamas Rally Completed Safely by All Entrants
The Fall 2024 Fall Salty Dawg Caribbean and Bashamas Rally saw 104 boats depart on or about November 1 from Newport, Rhode Island and Hampton, Virginia. The fleet ...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Survey Question of the Week
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Question of the Week 0Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
BOAT REVIEWS
Beneteau’s New Planing First 30 Commemorates 140 years of Boatbuilding
Throughout 2025, Groupe Beneteau will be celebrating 140 years of continuous boat building with events at boat shows and through their dealer networks around the world. These will ...
WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
Steve Callahan’s book Adrift has been made into a movie. What is the story about? Send your answers ...
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Boat Reviews 0Beneteau’s New Planing First 30 Commemorates 140 years of Boatbuilding
Throughout 2025, Groupe Beneteau will be celebrating 140 years of continuous boat building with events at boat shows and ...
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Dock Talk 0Salty Dawgs to Run Transatlantic Rally to the Azores in 2025
While we have noted this before, it is worthwhile reiterating that the Salty Dawg Sailing Association has bitten off ...
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Boat Reviews 0Innovative, Recyclable and Award-Winning Weekender from Grand Soleil
After spending three days at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France last September and meeting with the leaders of ...
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
LAUNCHES
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Boat Reviews 0
Dutch Builder Contest Introduces 63CS Couple’s Cruiser
Now in it’s 60th year, the Dutch boat builder Contest Yachts recently announced that it has completed the design work and specifications for their new 63CS sloop. The ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Innovative Wauquiez 55 Center-Cockpit Cruiser
Wauquiez, the venerable French boat builder, has not introduced a new model since it launched the 42 in 2018. And, when it did go public with the new ...
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Boat Reviews 0
New Solaris 55 to Mark Builder’s 50th Anniversary
Solaris Yachts in Italy is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business by launching a brand new version of their popular Solaris 55. The new design, drawn by Soto ...
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Boat Reviews 0
LM 46: Cold-Molded Comfort, Modern Performance
There’s something about Maine-built boats that sets them and their owners apart. It has to do with tradition, honesty and a deep commitment to craftsmanship. It is no ...
TECH TALK
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Boat Reviews 0
Innovative, Recyclable and Award-Winning Weekender from Grand Soleil
After spending three days at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France last September and meeting with the leaders of ...
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Dock Talk 0Mustang Introduces New Hydrostatic Offshore Inflatable PFD
Mustang has long been a leader in marine safety gear and inflatable personal flotation deveices so it is news ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail Caribbean Teaches Life Skills as Well as Seamanship
This is a bit of a plug for an ASA summer program for teens but we know the program ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Race to Alaska Changes to Biennial Format in 2026
The Race to Alaska, known as R2AK, announced in March that the engineless sailing event from Port Townsend, WA ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail Libra for Authentic Blue Water Experiences
There’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Safety at Sea Seminars Save Lives
If you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0Chartering in French Polynesia Tops Our List
Having spent many months cruising and chartering in French Polynesia, we can say with enthusiasm that cruising these South ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Problems with Paint Application Q & A
The Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Dinghy Security
As the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Winterizing Your Engine
An important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Tiller vs. Wheel
Tiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0Easym Healthy Baked Salmon
(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Baileys S’mores
Welcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
Steve Callahan’s book Adrift has been made into a movie. What is the story about? Send your answers ...
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