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Cruising Shot of the Week 0

A sunny visit to Catalina island with a view from above Avalon Harbor. Our La Bella Vida sitting pretty on a mooring. Photo by Jack Stavana. ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Niue Selling Sponsorships of the Ocean

(wtaq.com) – The Pacific Island nation, Niue, is looking to raise $18 million. The island has been struggling economically between the impact of climate change and the Covid ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Two Adults, Three Children Rescued Prior to Tropical Storm Ophelia Making Landfall

(NY Post) – Two adults along with three children were aboard a 38-foot sailboat in Cape Lookout’s Lookout Bight, NC, when the owner of the boat called the ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Safety Tips for Cruisers Gleaned from Racers

As noted in this article in Practical Boat Owner, cruisers are occasionally pushed to their limit while racers routinely and deliberately push their boats to the limit. This ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
The High Risk of More Ships in the Arctic

Adventure travel has been on an upward path with people interested in exploring places that until now have not experienced high numbers of tourists. In particular, there is ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
All-Female Crew to Attempt to Break the Record for Fastest Circumnavigation of the World

Wipro Limited, a consulting company has joined forces with The Famous Project for a sailing challenge bringing together the best female professional sailors from around the world to ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
How Satellite Communication Devices Work

Satellite communication is the process of sending and receiving information using satellites which are equipped with communication systems, antennas and transponders. This article on acrartex.com explains how satellite ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Provisioning for Offshore

West Marine has suggestions for what to bring when you plan a cruise that will last a few weeks or months. Aloing with what staples to bring they ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Bengali Rice Porridge With Lentils and Chicken Recipe

This chicken, rice and potato dish makes for great comfort food now that the fall season has officially arrived. Seasoned with ginger, tumeric, mustard oil and chiles it ...
On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
The Wynns Sea Trial the New HH 88 Super Cat

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On September 26, 2023 / By Sandy Parks