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Tech Talk 0
Dos and Don’ts for Maintaining an Awlgrip Finish

Now in the midst of the spring season you may be taking a closer look at the finish of your topcoat. Many sailors love an Awlgrip finish. Really ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Charter Chatter 0
Catamarans Make Great Charter Boats for Sailors and Non-Sailors

As time goes on more and more people are choosing to charter catamarans over monohulls. If you haven’t yet made the switch, the Moorings has a sheet on ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
The New Amel 60 To Be Introduced This Fall

September 2019 will be the debut of the Amel 60, another in the line of luxurious, offshore cruising boats from the French boatbuilding company. A step up from ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Stormy Conditions Leads to Wife Falling Overboard, Husband Charged With Her Death

This story which comes from mysailing.com.au can serve as a cautionary tale. A husband and wife set sail on their 16-foot catamaran, off the coast of Brazil in ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Helicopter Hits Power Wires During a Rescue Off Martinique: Watch Video

Last month in the waters off Martinique a rescuer and victim were being winched aboard a helicopter from the civil protection branch of the French government when the ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Bond, James Bond Seen in the Caribbean Sailing. New Bond Film Coming

The actor Daniel Craig was seen in Jamaica, aboard a sloop filming the opening scenes for the next Bond movie. The Mirror has additional footage of the actor ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Canada Adopting New Measures to Protect Whales in Their Waters

(Seattle Times) – In order to promote orcas’ access to their food, Canada is enacting measures to limit vessel noise and disturbance and commercial and recreational fishing in ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
How Soon Will a New Shipping Route Appear? Across the Arctic Ocean Via the North Pole

As climate change speeds up, new shipping routes are being contemplated, moreso than ever before. Passages such as the Northern Sea Route, the Northwest Passage and a trans-Arctic ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
UP FRONT 0
Spending Hurricane Season in Grenada, West Indies

With hurricane season fast approaching, it’s essential for cruisers and boat owners in the Caribbean to have a plan and time to execute it. The most popular option ...
On May 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Strawberry Daiquiri Bites

Forget chocolate covered strawberries. Lets get to the good stuff. From the Food Network comes this fun recipe for strawberries soaked in lime and rum. Dip the strawberries ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks