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Boat Reviews 0
Meet the New Hanse 388

The naval architecture office of judel/vrolijk & co has designed the new Hanse 388 to be filled with sunlight by integrating skylights and a host of portholes. This ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Headed to the Caribbean? Here’s a Good Website to Check Out

As the Caribbean Safety and Security Net’s tagline reads: know before you go. This is a great website to check as you head to the Carbbean. You’ll get ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Just Do It! From No Sailing to Ocean Sailing in Three Years

Spinsheet magazine has a profile of Gabi Van Wie who went from no sailing experience to sailing along the east coast doing deliveries. Its a good reminder to ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Crossing the English Channel, Avoiding Shipping Lanes

(BBC) – Here is one way to avoid crossing the shippping lanes when sailing the English Channel from Calais, France to Dover, England. Franky Zapata, a French inventor ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Sailboat Goes Aground in Los Angeles County

Last Sunday night LA County lifeguards were able to help save a sailboat that began taking on water. Read More ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
They Jumped From Fire Into Shark Infested Waters

(Express UK) – Sixteen passengers and 11 crew on a boat touring in the Galapagos Islands had to jump into shark-filled waters after a fire broke out on ...
On August 9, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Just Cruising with George Day 0
Jean Socrates Nearing Finish of Fifth Solo Circumnavigation

As of Wednesday August 7, Jean Socrates is in the 307th day of her fifth solo circumnavigation and her second trip around the earth without stopping. She has ...
On August 7, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Lobster Roll

Its summertime, you’re hot and don’t want to make a big fuss at lunch. From Delish comes this insanely easy, yet great tasting sandwich. A Connecticut style (without ...
On August 2, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Inflatable Dinghy Repair

Your dinghy is an important part of your sailing gear and these days the vast majority are inflatable dinghies. They may not be the prettiest thing out there, ...
On August 2, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
Sailing the Great Loop

Most sailors have a bit of Huck Finn in them. Adventure starts at the bow of your boat and can start in your own ‘backyard’. Dream Yacht Charter ...
On August 2, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

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