Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Tech Talk 0

  B and G Announces VHF Radio with AIS Capabilities

  B and G has announced new product for this upcoming boat show season. One of the new products is the V60-B mid-level VHF radio, the first B&G VHF ...

  On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  High Performance, Ultimate Weekender: The Eagle Class 53

  While obviously not for everyone, its certainly fun to dream. The Eagle Class 53 is a high performance catamaran functioning as a racing yacht but also as a ...

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

  Bitter End Yacht Club is Coming Back with an Open-Air Marina

  The Bitter End has a great blog post on their website from the owner, Lauren Hokin. She talks a bit about the beginnings of the Bitter End, brings ...

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

  Waterspout Sweeps Through Auckland Harbor, NZ Leaving Swamped Boats in its Wake

  (NZ Herald) – Last week a tornado-like waterspout raced through Auckland’s waterfront, toppling a shipping container and wreaking havoc on boats and cars. Some cars were swept into ...

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

  Year-Long Recordings from the “Canaries of the Sea” Recovered

  (gCaptain) – Scripps Institute of Oceanography has been recording sounds from the arctic for years in order to better understand the impact of climate change on the area’s ...

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

  Easterner, a Wooden 12-Meter Yacht From 1958 Being Brought Back to Life

  (Capital Gazette) – An Annapolis resident, Scott Bernard, has bought Easterner, a wooden 12-meter yacht, and has partnered with the Annapolis Waterfront Sailing Center to let people sail ...

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

  Report on Man Overboard Fatality Released by US Sailing

  In a race March 13, 2019 a crew fell overboard in Monterey Bay, CA. A mayday was issued, the boat attempted a figure-8 recovery, another boat came to ...

  On August 23, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Barbecued Balsamic Beans

  While you have the grill going on the back of your boat for your fish or steak, why not try these beans marinated in a balsamic sauce. Mix ...

  On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Gelcoat Care and Restoration

  As the summer season progresses, the gelcoat on the hull of your boat takes a beating from the sun. West Marine has some suggests on how to care ...

  On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Charter in Greece

  As if anyone would need more encouragement to charter in Greece, Helena Lucas who is a Paralympic Gold and Bronze medalist from the UK, has a blog post ...

  On August 16, 2019 / By Sandy Parks