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As is the case with so much of the Mediterranean, to sail in Croatia is to take a journey through time. Centuries before the birth of Christ, Greeks tradedPosted: Tuesday April 20th, 2021 ·
Contrasting X-Yachts & Moody Cruisers
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One of the most fascinating things about sailboats is the different ways that sailors, naval architects and builders will approach a single design problem. ThePosted: Tuesday April 20th, 2021 ·
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Imagine this simple scenario: the boat’s powered up, sailing close-hauled in a building breeze under full sail. I come on deck as the skipper during the watchPosted: Monday April 19th, 2021 ·
Preparing for a Doublehanded Race
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A few months ago we took a look at the development and attraction of doublehanded racing (Two to Tango, June/July 2020). Hopefully, that served to whet yourPosted: Monday April 19th, 2021 ·
Alicante Announced as an Ocean Race Europe Stop
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The Ocean Race Europe, a new event in offshore sailing, will include Alicante as one of four stopover cities. This European offshoot of the former Volvo OceanPosted: Sunday April 18th, 2021 ·
SailGP Announces Roster and Coach Additions
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Athletes Daniela Moroz, CJ Perez and Paul Campbell-James have been added to The United States’ SailGP lineup. Also joining the team will be head coach PhilippePosted: Sunday April 18th, 2021 ·
Marblehead to Halifax Canceled; Alternative Races Planned
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The Marblehead to Halifax race that was scheduled for this summer has been canceled due to continuing Covid concerns. Organizers at the Boston Yacht Club andPosted: Sunday April 18th, 2021 ·
Tracking and Catching Plastic Waste
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Plastic waste—in the form of everything from plastic soda bottles to abandoned fishing nets—constitutes a major threat to the health of the world’s oceans.Posted: Saturday April 17th, 2021 ·
Point of SAIL: Mary Crowley of the Ocean Voyages Institute
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In this episode of Point of SAIL, Principal Editor Adam Cort talks with Mary Crowley, founder and executive director of the Ocean Voyages Institute, aPosted: Saturday April 17th, 2021 ·
A Key Approach to Passagemaking
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How you approach offshore sailing is key to the success of each passage. In addition, some of the most valuable, even crucial attitudes and skills may not bePosted: Saturday April 17th, 2021 ·
A Key Approach to Passagemaking
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How you approach offshore sailing is key to the success of each passage. In addition, some of the most valuable, even crucial attitudes and skills may not bePosted: Friday April 16th, 2021 ·
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ARC Bluewater Cockpit Conversations
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Join us in the cockpit for conversation and chat in a unique online event to inspire your bluewater cruising ambitions.Posted: Friday April 16th, 2021 ·
Ask Sail: Underperforming Solar
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UNDERPERFORMING SOLAR Q: I have a pair of solar panels on my aft arch feeding to a solar voltage regulator and then feeding my bank of three AGM housePosted: Friday April 16th, 2021 ·
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Of all the superpowers today’s sailors wield thanks to modern electronics, being able to sail in fog with impunity is certainly one of the most useful. GPSPosted: Friday April 16th, 2021 ·