Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Tech Talk 0

  Five Tips on Improving Your Hand Sewing When Making Sail Repairs

  These tips on sail repair come from Skipper Tips via Sailrite which has a number of how-to videos on their website regarding sailmaking and repair. Skipper Tips offers ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  NEEL 47: Combining Performance and Comfort in a 47-Foot Trimaran

  Just being introduced by NEEL Trimarans, the new NEEL 47 designed by Marc Lombard promises high performance in a blue water cruising yacht. This trimaran is modern in ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  UK Authorities Looking Into Using Drones for Search and Rescue

  (gCaptain) – A number of agencies in the UK will spend the next year researching the use of drones for search and rescue along the Essex coastline. The ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Cruise the Maine Coast: A 7-Day Adventure

  While making cruising plans for the upcoming summer and you are in the Northeast, why not look to cruise the Maine Coast. The folks at Lyman-Morse, a boatyard ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Wreck of the Titanic to be Imaged in 3D

  (mysailing.com.au) – A new center for Titanic studies has been formed to apply advanced underwater imaging technology to monitor and document the wreck of the RMS Titanic, discovered ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Wheeebo: What Every Cruising Boat Needs

  This looks like way too much fun for when you are sitting at anchor in some nice, calm anchorage. Yanmar has developed this single-person board, propelled by an ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sailor Attempts to Rescue His Grounded Sailboat, Unfortunately Drowns

  The body of Paul Youngk was found by the Coast Guard trapped beneath his sailboat, Grafin after it had gone aground on the Elizabeth River, VA. Mr. Youngk ...

  On May 3, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Mango Salsa

  With just a little bit of chopping of mango, grape tomatoes, avocado and onion plus some herbs you have yourself a sweet, spicy and salty dip, perfect for ...

  On April 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Is Your Boat in the Caribbean? Ready to Sail North? Join the Spring Rally

  The Spring Rally will depart the Virgin Islands on May 4 from Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, heading to Blue Water Yachting Center in Hampton, VA ...

  On April 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Has Your Boat Sat Awhile? You May Want to Polish Your Fuel

  There are any number of reasons to polish your fuel, including if your boat has not been used in awhile, discovering the fuel cap was loose and water ...

  On April 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks