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St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Glossy Bay Marina Opens in Canouan

The opening of the $250 million Glossy Bay Marina on Canouan means more choices in terms of services and security for visiting yachts, but perhaps a farewell to ...
On May 10, 2017 / By Administrator
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Baltic cruiser – Saare 46

Although Arthur Ransome did all he could to put Estonia on the sailing map with Racundra’s First Cruise, this beautiful Baltic state is still not noted as a ...
On May 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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Dealing with a Hurricane

Previously published in BWS by Bill Biewenga. Tropical weather systems, and hurricanes in particular, have their own idiosyncrasies. Understanding them can help us deal with them more effectively. Misunderstanding ...
On May 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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Benjamin Franklin Was the First to Chart the Gulf Stream

Benjamin Franklin is known for shaping the Constitution, writing letters as a woman, chowing down on native foods and hosting an anatomy school in his home. What doesn’t ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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First Look: Neel 51

[spacer height=”5px”] Yachting World takes a first walkthrough of La Rochelle, France based Neel Trimaran’s new 51ft cruising trimaran during the La Grande Motte Multihull Show 2017. Watch ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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New Product: Elvstrom’s Blue Water Runner

The Blue Water Runner is a symmetric twin furling sail which is easy to furl away from the safety of the cockpit. Large sail – large fun. But ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailboat Grounded, Sailor Missing

The Coast Guard is searching for a man whose sailboat was discovered aground near Hatteras, Monday, May 1, 2017. Missing is Richard Tomlinson, 82, of Clearwater, Florida. Tomlinson ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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10 Tips For Best Results When Joining a Sailing School

Previously published in BWS by Zuzana Prochazka. Ever wonder if sailing school is for you? Here’s what it’s like to spend a week in hands-on training where teachable ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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15 Sailing Films You Should See

It is clearly a difficult subject matter to film and as a professional sailor it can be frustrating at times when the artistic licence is pushed beyond the ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sleep Matters – How to Cope When Short-handed

Psychologist Chris Sharpley delves into the latest research on sleep and the lessons it holds for the cruising yachtsman or woman. We spend about one-third of our lives ...
On February 16, 2017 / By Administrator

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