Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Boat Show Season is Approaching: Head to Newport, RI

  (What’s Up Newport) – This year the Newport Boat Show will have a different layout as a hotel is being built on part of the old grounds. To ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Look to the Gunfleet 43 to be a Fast, Comfortable, Seaworthy Cruiser

  Gunfleet, a British yacht company founded by Richard Matthews, who spent over 30 years building Oyster Yachts, produces seakindly, comfortable cruising yachts. The cockpit of the 43 has ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Will Your Life Raft Inflate When You Need It?

  Every time I set off for an ocean passage, that thought inevitably creeps through my head as land disappears behind us and the great ocean rises up ahead. ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  During the Hurricane Season its Good to be Reminded of the Mariner’s 1-2-3 Rule

  Also known as the Danger Rule, the Mariner 1-2-3 Rule is a useful guideline found through NOAA to help keep you out of the path of tropical storms ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Capsized Sailor Rescued by Sportfishing Charter

  A man singlehanding on Lake Erie was headed home when high winds managed to flip his boat. He clung to the capsized sailboat for 12 hours until he ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  The Right and Wrong Way to Treat Jellyfish Stings

  There are many myths and old wives tales on how to treat jellyfish stings from using meat tenderizer, urine, ice and wet tobacco. All these methods have proven ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Cruising the World in 26 Feet

  In the Video of the Week we have a young man sailing his Ranger 23 solo to Hawaii from California. In this report from the Greek Reporter is ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Lava May Just be the New Fiberglass

  (Trade Only Today) – As people look for sustainable solutions in various industries, an Italian yacht builder is replacing traditional fiberglass with Filava which is a new fiber ...

  On August 30, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Coconut Limebackers

  From Tailgating Done Right comes this very quick and easy recipe for coconut macaroons. Simply add 14 oz. sweetened flaked coconut, zest of two limes and 14 oz. ...

  On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  The New Variprop Grand Performance (GP) Feathering Propeller

  AB Marine has just introduced the new Variprop propeller, the latest in development of automatic feathering props. Their aero foil-shaped blade produces no vibration when motoring and has ...

  On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks