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Freddy: Longest-Lived Tropical Cyclone

(weather.com) – Freddy has broken the record for the longest-lasting treopical cyclone and is headed towards Mozambique for a second time. Freddy formed off Indonesia in early February ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Cape Cod Canal Reopens After Closure Due to North Atlantic Right Whales in the Waterway

(capecodtimes.com) – In early March the Cape Cod Canal was closed to traffic for nearly 21 hours after two whales were spotted in the canal. With only about ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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HIgh Seas Treaty

United Nations delegates have reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. This agreement comes after twenty years of talks, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Women Sail Too

Last week Outremer launched its final video as part of a multi-media campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day and the success of its long-standing ‘Ladies Only’ programs. The ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg Homeward Bound Rally Registration is Open

In 2020 The Salty Dawgs began their Homeward Bound rally bringing hundreds of COVID-19 stranded cruisers to the United States for the summer. The rally has continued and ...
On March 13, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Oven Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus can be prepared so many different ways, but this one from allrecipes.com is particularly delicious. The recipe calls for the asparagus to be seasoned with Parmesan cheese, ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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The Dragonfly 32 Evolution: Perfect Couple’s Performance Cruiser

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On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Third Attempt Frees Vessel From Honolua Bay

(bigislandnow.com) – After two weeks, the 94-foot yacht Nakoa was freed from the shoreline in Honolua Bay, Maui, HI. Over the weeks the vessel was pounding on the ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Lake Huron Shipwreck, Ironton, Discovered

September 1894 the 191-foot, three-masted schooner, Ironton sank from a collision with the 203-foot steamer Ohio after avoiding a collision with the 190-foot steamer Charles J. Kershaw. The ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Starlink Launches In-Motion Internet and Balance Catamarans Embraces the Technology

The launch of Starlink’s new Flat High-Performance Panel that winningly provides high-speed, low-latency internet while in motion is here. And it’s easy to see why sailors especially would ...
On March 10, 2023 / By Sandy Parks