Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  New Fees Being Implemented in the Bahamas May Affect Boaters

  If the Bahamian government has its way, boaters may incur increases in cruising permit fees and charter yachts should expect an enforcement of laws that currently exist to ...

  On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Not Bad for a First Outing

  The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett hasn’t even been commissioned yet but has already helped a 70 year-old gentleman who was onboard his 62-foot sailboat, adrift without power. The ...

  On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Five People on Capsized Catamaran. Two Rescued. Watch Video

  (ABC/AUS) – Last week authorities responded to an emergency beacon from an overturned catamaran off the coast of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The 38 foot catamaran capsized ...

  On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Unplugged

  About 20 miles east of our home port of Newport, RI there is a cove that has over the years become one of our favorite summer anchorages. Tarpaulin ...

  On July 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Huli-Huli Chicken

  There are so many chicken recipes out there, this is one with a Hawaiian twist. Huli-Huli chicken was created in 1955 by Ernest Morgado using his grandmother’s recipe. ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Salty Dawg’s Rally to the Caribbean

  The season to sail to the Caribbean will sneak up on you faster than you expect. Pre-departure events begin on October 26 in Hampton, VA for the Salty ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Lets Talk Bilge Pumps

  (MySailing) – Bilge Pumps. They do not come up in conversation very often, most people probably do not give much thought to them but they are a vital ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Fountaine Pajot’s New Alegria 67

  When thinking of a new boat, of course having a Jacuzzi comes to mind. With Fountaine Pajot’s Alegria 67 this is now an option. Placed up on the ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Another Record Year for Seaweed Growth: the New Normal

  (Deutsche Welle) – It looks as though 2019 will be another year of record growth of seaweed sparking concerns of tourism officials in a number of countries. Due ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Sail Powered Cargo Ships Getting Closer to Reality

  According to ShipInsight, the French company Neoline has selected the builder for its first two sailing cargo ships. With construction to begin this year, the launch is scheduled ...

  On July 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks