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Save $75 on SafeLink EPIRB with Rebate
Cruisers in the US and Canada who purchase a Kannad Marine SafeLink EPIRB before May 31 qualify for a $75 rebate. The rebate applies to purchases of the SafeLink model 10-K1202367 with auto housing and the model 10-K1202311 with manual … Continue reading
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StarPath Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Online Course Offerings
Starpath, the site for online marine navigation and weather courses, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. When the site launched its first online course in 2001 it was basing its program on 20 years of classroom experience with more than 26,000 … Continue reading
Maritime Job Board Launches New Web Site
Whether you are looking to find work in the marine industry or are looking for the best in the business to come onboard at your marine business, there is a great new web site out there to help you with … Continue reading
On the Water ChartGuides Offer Everything at Your Fingertips
On The Water ChartGuides (formerly Managing the Waterway) cruising guide authors Mark & Diana Doyle have announced their eighth annual update to the re-branded Complete Electronic Chart + Nautical Reference Library. “We’re still baking chicken,” says Doyle. “It’s like buying … Continue reading
Envirosax Marine Totes
Envirosax, the maker of lightweight yet strong bags to use in place of plastic bags, has come out with a new line of nautical themed bags called Marina by Envirosax. These bags roll up into a small packable tote to … Continue reading
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Behind the Scenes with PUMA on Discovery.com
Discovery.com is running a series on its blog that follows PUMA Ocean Racing and the grueling work involved with participating in the Volvo Ocean Race. While many sailors may know the hard work that it entails to sail around the … Continue reading
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Fist Pump Sailing-It’s Just Like Regular Sailing…Sort of
Our first thoughts when watching this were that it was so unrealistic, but then we realized that the polo shirts, cocktails, snorkeling, sunsets, and piling all your friends onto a boat is not really that far off from what so … Continue reading
Marinalife Expands Discount Program
Marinalife has announced the expansion of its discount program. Now, card holders have access to thousands of discounts and a streamlined way to search for discounts by keyword, city, state, body of water and category. Due to the growing participation … Continue reading
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No Greater Passion for the Craft
Rockport Marine has launched a blog called No Greater Passion for the Craft, which takes an inside look at the restorations and repairs that their 50 employees are working on. Whether you enjoy reading about creative solutions to complicated problems … Continue reading
Crew Connect
If you’ve got email chains galore going around between you and your crew, then chances are you’ll like what Crew Connect has to offer. This new website allows owners and their crew to keep track of events, crew positions, RSVP … Continue reading
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Commuter Cruiser
As more and more cruisers are splitting their time between their home bases and destination spots, often leaving their boats in a new spot every few months, there is more emphasis on how to safely secure your boat while away. … Continue reading
Polish Circumnavigator Has Had a Bumpy Ride
Polish sailor Tomasz Cichoki has spent nearly 190 days on the water in his circumnavigation attempt, and it has not been without incident. Cichoki suffered a cracked rib and damaged steering after a collision with an unidentified object, and after … Continue reading
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NORAD Santa Tracker
There are less than two days to go until you can start tracking Santa using NORAD’s Santa Tracker. Whether you are in the South Pacific, the middle of the Atlantic, or closer to the North Pole, you can keep your … Continue reading
Desperate Sailors
We’ve all heard of Desperate Housewives, but have you heard of the latest sailing site called Desperate Sailors? Chances are if you’re using it, you’re desperate no more. In addition to being a great source to use as a crew … Continue reading
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Tagged crew finder, Desperate Sailors, online cruising communities
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Not for Navigation
If you’re still searching for gifts for the sailors on your list this holiday season, take a peek at what Not for Navigation has to offer. This accessories company creates bags and pillows featuring nautical charts that can be customized … Continue reading
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Customizable Holiday Cards from Salt Harbor Studio
It’s the time to send holiday greetings to all your loved ones near and far, and what better way to do it than with a card that represents your passion for boating? We happened upon Salt Harbor Studio’s holiday cards … Continue reading
Holiday Boat Parade Schedule
Florida By Water does a great job in pulling together a complete list of Holiday Boat Parades in Florida during the season of merriment. With more than 60 parades listed, there’s a good chance you can find one nearby if … Continue reading
Awareness is Overrated: Sail Without a Cause
Because sometimes–okay, a lot of the time–you just need a good laugh, we bring you this wonderfully written article from The Onion: Man to Sail Around World to Decrease Awareness of Important Issues. Laugh on.
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Tom Morris Virtual Library Now Available Online
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) has introduced the Tom Morris Library with a preview through a virtual library. It will exist in physical form at the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame building when it is built … Continue reading
Beat Motion Sickness in Style
Even the most experienced cruisers can be faced with the perils of sea sickness when enjoying their favorite hobby. But a new drug-free acupressure wrist band called the Psi Band is available. Psi Bands come in five designs, can be … Continue reading
