Browsing All Posts By Sandy Parks

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  Dock Talk 0

  Sailing Hall of Fame to Head to Newport

  Over the past few months there has been much discussion as to where the National Sailing Hall of Fame should reside. This past Tuesday the board of directors ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Daedalus: Global Range, Zero Emissions

  80-Ft. Clean Energy Catamaran Revealed at Annapolis Sailboat Show   (Chesapeake Bay Magazine) A first-of-its-kind, hydrogen-powered catamaran went public at the Annapolis Boat Show last weekend. Daedalus Yachts, ...

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

  Special Discount Offered for Military Members

  The Log reports on a new offering from the ASA for soldiers and veterans. The American Sailing Association is offering classes at a discounted rate as a “thank ...

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

  ATN’s New Multi Awning

  Stretched between the cap shrouds, mast and headstay and hoisted with the spinnaker halyard, the ATN Multi Awning covers all of the forward deck, cooling the whole boat ...

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

  Point Nemo: Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility

    Where do you go to get away from it all? When the stress of everyday life pushes you to search for the most remote point on Earth, ...

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

  Not Your Grandparents’ Sails

  Tom Mullen of Forbes magazine sat down with Ken Read (NorthSails) to discuss how technology impacts sails.   Making sailboats blast across ocean waves with speed and efficiency ...

  On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Classic Guacamole

  Avocados appear to be in the same category as bacon. You either love it or hate it. For the avocado lovers, here is a great guacamole recipe from ...

  On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Preventing Seasickness

    Well, it happens to the best of us. No one likes getting seasick but everyone has a theory as to how to prevent it. Gcaptain has a ...

  On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Charter Chatter 0

  Don’t Look Like a Charter Newbie

  Most experienced charterers and liveaboard sailors can spot a bareboat rookie a mile away. But first-timers need not worry because we’ve got you covered. Follow along with seasoned ...

  On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Royal Huisman Pura Sailing Yacht

  Okay this is pure eye candy for most of us but while this might be out of the realm of possibility, its not bad to dream.   Think ...

  On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks