Category Archives: Dock Talk
Antigua Delivers Close Races Throughout Sailing Week
After damaged boats and men overboard on the first day of racing (luckily none resulting in casualty), Antigua Sailing Week has settled down a bit, but is still providing an ample amount of exciting racing. After two days of big … Continue reading
Newport Beach Reaches Settlement with Owner on Backyard Boat Restoration Project
Our readers had passionate, although mixed opinions on whether or not Dennis Holland should have to remove his boat restoration project from his yard. Many of you are sure to be quite happy to hear of this settlement. The city … Continue reading
PUMA Trying to Hold onto Leg 6 Lead
Leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race is proving to be an exciting race, but can PUMA hang onto their lead? Telefónica are poised to pounce on any mistakes by Leg 6 leaders PUMA and CAMPER as the top three … Continue reading
New Video of Duck Boat Accident That Killed 2 Offers an Important Lesson
While this accident happened nearly two years ago, the video footage (below) is new and alarming. With the increase in texting and cell phone use that has taken place for people of all generations, it offers an important lesson in … Continue reading
Titanic II to be Built by Aussie Billionaire
What do you do when you have so much money, you don’t know what to do with it? Apparently, you build a replica of the Titanic. However we wonder if the saying “If you build it, they will come” will … Continue reading
Cruiser Rescued After 11 Weeks Drifting in Indian Ocean
We’re so happy to hear that this story has a happy ending, but we can’t help but think that an EPIRB would have saved this guy several weeks drifting at sea. The 66-year-old Swede Stig Lundvall was rescued last Tuesday … Continue reading
Full Crew Farrallones Race Survivor Speaks Out
We can’t imagine how hard it was for Bryan Chong to write this letter, but we think he did an incredible job both honoring his crew mates and carefully examining if doing anything differently would have affected the outcome. All … Continue reading
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2 Dead After Cruise Line Doesn’t Rescue Adrift Boaters
Whether accidental or on purpose, this story is just tragic, and we certainly hope that it never happens again. The British captain of a cruise ship that failed to rescue three stricken Panamanian fishermen is said to be devastated by … Continue reading
Toll Increase for Panama Canal Announced
This is not great news for many cruisers, but be sure to take it into account if you have plans to head through the Panama Canal after July 1. The board of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has approved a … Continue reading
Pirate Attacks Up in West Africa and Indonesia
While piracy in some areas is down, it is disheartening to know that the threat of piracy has become a problem over more widespread of an area. One hundred and two incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported … Continue reading
Charleston Race Week has a Wet and Wild Finish!
Charleston delivers another exciting year of racing! The heavy weather that everyone expected in Charleston failed to materialize on Sunday, and unsettled conditions meant different challenges throughout the three race areas of Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week 2012. Within a … Continue reading
Rutherford Completes Record Breaking Voyage Around the Americas
Congratulations to Matt Rutherford on his history-making voyage! Matt Rutherford had just sailed the entire circumference of North and South America nonstop in an old, tiny sailboat. The 31-year-old had nearly capsized in the Arctic as he battled waves and … Continue reading
Maritime Community Asked to Help in Search for Missing Cruiser
If by any chance you have spotted this yacht in your travels over the past month or so, please contact authorities as soon as possible. On the 30th June 2011, Polish sailor Tomasz Chichocki departed on a solo sail around … Continue reading
5 Dead in Farallon Islands Race Crash
There is no doubt that the sailing world was stunned by this horrible accident during the Farallon Islands race over the weekend. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the friends and family of the victims. Four people who … Continue reading
Novice Cruisers Smash Boat into Reef 400 Yards into Short Voyage
Just more proof that sailing requires much more than a boat. Two “untrained” sailors who bought their yacht on eBay smashed their boat onto rocks after getting lost just 400 yards into what was believed to be one of their … Continue reading
Coast Guard Diverted from Titanic Ceremony to Rescue 3 Sailors
It’s always nice to hear when a program fully meets its intention, and particularly on such a commemorative occasion, although we certainly prefer having everyone stay safely afloat sans rescue. A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft which was … Continue reading
High-Tech Multihull Controlled Via iPad
This gives a whole new meaning to “there’s an app for that”! The pictures look awesome, but we’d like to see this thing in action. Looking at cool concept designs for super yachts may be fun, but nothing beats the … Continue reading
Sunsail Opens First West Coast Base in Sausalito
This certainly provides a great new way for cruisers to explore the San Francisco Bay area! Sunsail is thrilled to open its very first base on the U.S. West Coast in San Francisco, CA in June 2012 with a brand … Continue reading
New Marina Opens in Cork Harbor with Free Dockage
There’s a new reason (in case you needed another one) to add Ireland to your list of cruising stops, and if you can do it by mid-July you’ll save a bundle on docking fees too! The new Port of Cork … Continue reading
Luna Rossa Takes Prize in Naples AC World Series
A new leader took over in Naples in the America’s Cup World Series which makes us even more excited for the racing that’s coming to our hometown of Newport at the end of June when the champion will be decided. … Continue reading
