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Picking a Boat Name
We all know how difficult it can be to pick the right boat name. After all, naming or re-naming a boat often considers traditions - even superstitions. In fact, BoatUS Boat Graphics and Lettering has had over 9000 names submitted over the last two decades to help find the right choice, and now they are asking for your help.
Read the post...Laura and Guppy Depart Gibraltar
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Tweet The very young (14) sailor, Laura Dekker has a great website. She has been in and out of the news since the courts tried to thwart her attempt to be the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the world. You can learn more about Laura and her yacht, Guppy on her site.
Read the post...Abby Sunderland Found Safe
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We are so happy to hear that Abby Sunderland was found safe after losing communication with her parents and sounding her EPIRB alarms. She was in radio communication with an Australian jet, and a boat should reach her tomorrow.
Read the post...Jessica Watson Completes World Trip
Tweet We have been following Jessica Watson since the inception of her incredible trip. She started at 15! We are pleased to hear via her blog and the LA Times that her mission is complete.
Read the post...School Anyone? Ladies Only in Ireland
This is a great way for women to become comfortable with boat handling, navigation, and routine boat maintenance while getting to experience a great travel in Ireland. The course will focus on chart reading, helmsmanship, hands-on maneuvering and docking, knot tying and proper line handling, and basic engine checks and troubleshooting.
Read the post...MarinaLife Anniversary
Do you know about Marinalife.com? This company provides a unique centralized online booking system for marinas.
Read the post...Jessica Watson Updates
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It is really easy to follow what is happening with Jessica Watson. You can get latest updates, track videos and read her blog.
Read the post...Sailing in Her Genes
It's clear what 15 year old Abby Sunderland is going to do. She is going to try her hardest to beat the record of her brother, Zac Sunderland!
Read the post...Youngest Solo Sailor is Not Enough
This 17 year-old British sailor become the youngest solo sailor when he completed the trip in his 50ft yacht named Totallymoney.com a few weeks ago. But this was not enough for Mike, who crossed the Atlantic when he was 14!
Read the post...Against All Odds: Sailing Inspiration
This week, Hilary Lister made history sailing solo around Britain in a 20 ' boat. This quadriplegic sailor is inspirational.
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