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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

There has been a lot of speculation in the news recently regarding the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season as we are in an El Niño pattern but warmer waters ...
On June 29, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Island Cruising in New England

Are you cruising in New England waters this summer? If so, Waterway Guide has five “must-see” islands off the coasts of New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for ...
On June 29, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Chocolate Billionaires

Want to feel like a billionaire? Get in the swing by making these chocolate caramel treats from tasteofhome.com. All you need are caramels, Rice Krispies, chocolate chips and ...
On June 29, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Latest Recommendations for Sailors and All Athletes with a Russian or Belarusian Passport and the 2023 Olympics

(olympics.com) – The IOC (International Olympic Committee) has issued an updated statement as to having athletes, including sailors with a Russian or Belarusian passport, compete in the 2024 ...
On June 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Understanding Wind at Sea

(dailynautica.com) – The wind is the true protagonist of sea weather: the navigation conditions and the state of the sea depend on its strength and direction. Your first ...
On June 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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What’s Your Favorite Sailing Song

Lying at anchor, sitting in the cockpit is a great time for conversation about the important things in life, such as what your favorite sailing song is. See ...
On June 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Alva Yachts Building a Zero-Emissions Supercat

(mby.com) – German newcomer Alva Yachts is building what is claimed to be the first zero-emissions supercat. Unlike existing solar-powered motor catamarans that rely on diesel-powered generators to ...
On June 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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What’s Your Hull Speed?

The Ocean Race, an around the world race is nearing its finish line, the boats racing last week from Newport, RI to Denmark in one of the final ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailboat Washes Ashore in Nags Head, NC

(thecoastlandtimes.com) – The True Love, a 33-foot sailboat washed ashore on a beach in Nags Head, NC last Thursday morning. May 1 the Coast Guard received a call ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Orca Interactions on the Atlantic Coasts of the Iberian Peninsula

Over the past couple of weeks there have been a lot of news stories regarding whale interactions occuring around the Strait of Gibralter and heading west and north ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks