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Rocket Launch Scrubbed Due to Sailboat in Restricted Zone

On Monday, the Antares rocket was ready, and weather at the launch site was perfect. But a sailboat had wandered into restricted waters off Wallops Island, Va., where ...
On October 29, 2014 / By Administrator
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Ships Help in Rescue of Yacht’s Crew Near Bermuda

As Hurricane Gonzalo tore towards the Island, the crew of the Bermuda Islander were involved in a dramatic rescue out at sea. The container ship had left Bermuda ...
On October 23, 2014 / By Administrator
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USCG Rescues 3 People, a Cat and a Dog Near Cape Charles, VA

The Coast Guard hoisted three people, a cat and a dog from a sailboat Wednesday on the Chesapeake Bay near Cape Charles, VA. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Volvo Ocean Race Passes the Cape Verde Islands

Here’s a great video from the VOR as the fleet passes the Cape Verde Islands… Cape Verde has provided the boats with the option to go north or ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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The Film With Jean-du-Sud Around the World Re-Mastered in HD

What many consider the greatest sailing film ever made has been re-mastered in High Definition thanks to the generosity of Don Peebles, a New York sailing enthusiast. The ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Registration Opens, Includes New Youth Class

The Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race has opened registration for its 20th anniversary, which will commence on June 19, 2015. Supported by the Beverly Yacht Club of Marion, ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Waterway Guides Release Newest Editions

Waterway Guide Media has release four newly updated 2015 editions of the Waterway Guide: Bahamas, Southern, Atlantic ICW and Chesapeake Bay. Updated annually by on-the-water cruising editors and ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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USCG, Good Samaritan Rescue Sailor in the Chesapeake

The Coast Guard assisted with the rescue of a sailor Monday after the man’s 33-foot sailboat caught fire five miles west of Windmill Point in the Chesapeake Bay. Rescued ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Maine to Massachusetts Cruising Yacht Rally Announced

The Marion Bermuda Race and Harraseeket Yacht Club are thrilled to announce a cruising yacht rally from Maine to Marion in advance of the 2015 Marion to Bermuda ...
On October 16, 2014 / By Administrator
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Get Your 2015 Copy of NOAA’s Tide Tables

NOAA 2015 tide tables are now available. NOAA tide tables have been in production for more than 100 years and are used by both commercial and recreational mariners ...
On October 16, 2014 / By Administrator