Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Its Time. First Woman to Circumnavigate Australia Solo and Nonstop

  On Saturday, October 20, yachtswoman Lisa Blair embarked on her latest adventure, in an attempt to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Australia. ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Signed This Week

  Earlier this month the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and Tuesday the President signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 as reported by ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Diving Against Debris

  (Waterway Guide) – Nassau, Bahamas – For many people marine debris is out of sight, out of mind. Thankfully however, divers have the unique ability to bring to ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dock Talk 0

  Dense Fog Causes Collision with Ferry and Yacht

  (gCaptain) – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the collision between the passenger ro-ro ferry Red Falcon in Cowes Harbour, Isle of Wight. ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Passage Prep

  It is the season when the geese and a lot of sailors from the temperate states turn their beaks and bows southward and head offshore for sunnier and ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  This image of Lisa was taken from the cockpit of the Nauticat 43, sv Raven’s Dance, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Photo by Howard Edson ...

  On October 26, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Steak Tacos with Pineapple

  So quick and easy, yet so good. Here is a great recipe from Food and Wine that you can easily make onboard. With ingredients such as ginger, pineapple ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tech Talk 0

  Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

  As winter comes to the Northern Hemisphere, people are hauling their boats, with some planning on covering their boats in shrinkwrap. Special care must be taken if the ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Cool Things to Do 0

  Sailing Convention for Women

  This daylong event with over 30 workshops is offered for women from beginners to experts. Workshops are held shoreside as well as on the water and ends with ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Bali 4.1

  New in 2018, the Bali 4.1 offers a new bench seat in the aft cockpit as well as a forward cockpit with dining area. The raised helm allows ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks