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Dock Talk 0
Car Carrier That Capsized Four Months Ago in Georgia Has Salvage Plans Finalized

(G Captain) – The car carrier carried 4,200 vehicles when it grounded in St. Simons Sound, GA early four months ago. The vessel’s owner and the U.S. Army ...
On February 7, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Sailor Last Seen in December, Found Deceased Aboard His Boat

(People) – A 42-year old British citizen was discovered aboard his boat off the coast of Jamaica. He had been reported missing back in December, after he had ...
On February 7, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
UP FRONT 0
Groundings

In last week’s Just Cruising I fessed up about running aground through a lifetime of sailing and cruising. We’ve hit bottom all over the world, not out of ...
On February 7, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Multihull Magic in Miami

Come to my seminar on modern multihulls at the Miami International Boat Show (Virginia Key) on Friday February 13 at 11 am. Over the last 15 years, I’ve ...
On February 7, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
UP FRONT 0
UP FRONT – Groundings

In last week’s Just Cruising I fessed up about running aground through a lifetime of sailing and cruising. We’ve hit bottom all over the world, not out of ...
On February 5, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Beer Cheese Dip

Here is a recipe from HGTV that needs just a bit of planning ahead. You want to allow the recipe to rest in the refrigerator for a day ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Waterproofing Your Dodger

A number of people can relate to this repair problem. Over time the dodgers and biminis that protect you from the weather start to leak. This article from ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
The Shroud Just Blew Out!

(Bill Biewenga) – Rigging problems – even on the best maintained yachts – can occur in a flash. A screw is sheared that holds a backing plate for ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Antares 44GS

The Antares 44GS is a boat that has evolved year after year as the builders, in Argentina, and their owners compare notes and innovate new solutions to the ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
GPS Outages Around the Globe

(Fortune Magazine) – GPS has become so reliable that professional mariners and pleasure sailors alike have gone to full electronic systems on their vessels. For the past two ...
On January 31, 2020 / By Sandy Parks