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Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksHaving spent so much of my life on the high seas where weather watching becomes something of an obsession, ...
On April 10, 2024 / By George DayWritten for a series on safety that I did for the OCC a while back, Dick Thoughts on safety ...
On January 29, 2024 / By Sandy ParksThere’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on a seaworthy boat with an experienced and professional skipper ...
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On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThe Orca satellite and chart plotter system designed for tablets and smart phones to replace the integrated systems from Garmin Raymarine and others, has been around for two ...
On April 16, 2024 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On April 16, 2024 / By George DayThe game is afoot in the German town of Greifswald. The German builder Hanse, one of the world’s leading production sailboat builders, has introduced a new flagship model ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThere’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DaySoon, we will be starting the spring migration season when boats from the Caribbean and North American make the ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayIf you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThe game is afoot in the German town of Greifswald. The German builder Hanse, one of the world’s leading ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayIt is hard to believe that it was 12 years ago when I took the then brand new Sun ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThe Orca satellite and chart plotter system designed for tablets and smart phones to replace the integrated systems from ...
On April 16, 2024 / By George DayThe best builders with great reputations know that they need to deliver new boats that combine their company’s great DNA while also evolving new concepts. The new HR ...
On April 3, 2023 / By George DayThis is the 50th anniversary of the Dusseldorf Boat Show, running through January 27. With over 1,500 sailboats and motorboats its as if being a kid in a ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy ParksThe Oceanis 46.1 is the latest in our range of sailing yachts dedicated to blue water cruising. Based on the wildly successful Oceanis 51.1, she has all the ...
On July 3, 2018 / By George DayYacht design has evolved rapidly in the last decade with the development of swinging keels, foils, wing sails and much more. And one designer has left his creative ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George DayThe Orca satellite and chart plotter system designed for tablets and smart phones to replace the integrated systems from ...
On April 16, 2024 / By George DayCaptain Curran onboard a 1976 Newport 30 shows how to replace a propeller. He explains the process of first ...
On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy ParksThere’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayIf you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThis is the time of year for new resolutions. How about one regarding learning to foil? Most likely at ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksMatt Claiborne in waterwayguide.com proposes a new “loop”. Instead of doing the Great Loop from the east coast and ...
On November 16, 2023 / By Sandy ParksThis year Sunsail is celebrating 50 years in the charter business. It’s a remarkable run. As you know, Sunsail ...
On April 16, 2024 / By George DayThe Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAs the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAn important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy ParksTiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy Parks(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksWelcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksWhat old city gave its name to the Prime Meridian? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...
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