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Dock Talk 0
U.S. Hurricane Season is Unnecessarily Dangerous

(gCaptain) – This hurricane season is forecasted to have an average number of storms affecting the U.S. However the U.S. is vulnerable to major economic damage from natural ...
On June 21, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Auckland (NZ) Westpac Rescue Helicopter Saves Four Sailors After Having to Abandon Ship

The four crew aboard the 46-foot sailboat, Squander were on their way to Tonga when they ran into bad weather. The crew suffered rig damage and then began ...
On June 21, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Steak and Potato Salad

Its Father’s Day this Sunday. Do you know someone who is all about the meat and potatoes? Here is a way to serve the basics along with some ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Charter Chatter 0
Planning a Charter? Croatia Would Be a Perfect Place to Sail

With a long coastline and more than a thousand islands Croatia has a lot to offer. Charter by the day, by the week, with a skipper or without-the ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Element S Series of Navigation Displays

The vast majority of cruisers use electronic navigation and every few years its worth looking at your instruments and think about upgrading to the next generation of tools ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
First Renderings of the New Grand Soleil 42 LC

Grand Soleil has announced their new long range cruising yacht, the 42 LC. Designed by Marco Lostuzzi she will be available in two versions, standard and sport. All ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
The Elbe No. 5 Sinks After Collision with Container Ship on Elbe River, Germany

The 19th century wooden schooner, Elbe No. 5, recently completing a major renovation was sailing along the Elbe River when she collided with a 150 meter container ship. ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
The Ghost Fleet of 200 Plus Shipwrecks in the Potomac River Soon to be Federally Protected

Shipwrecks, some dating back three centuries and some built during WWI will soon be federally protected. In Mallows Bay on the Potomoc River the ghost fleet of more ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Rumblings Regarding Caneel Bay, St. John, Virgin Islands

From the News of St. John comes this update regarding the leaseholder of the Caneel Bay Resort. Badly damaged in the hurricanes of 2017, there has been virtually ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Yachting History to Come Alive in Newport, RI This Summer

(RI Yaching) – This summer there will be more than 20 12 Metre yachts coming together for the 12 Metre World Championship. To be held in Newport, RI ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks