Concern for Americans whilst sailing around the world?
[Link] I am growing increasingly concerned over the reception for Americans sailing around the world. I really don't see venturing farther than the Caribbean, or Gulf of Mexico, but am still concerned. What is your opinion of where we should and shouldn't go? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
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Sailing Rules Exam Gives You A Grade And Lets You Compare With The Fleet
In their continuing effort to find better ways to teach the racing rules of sailing (http://www.ukhalsey.com), UK-Halsey has just introduced something new: UK Quick Test. It’s an added feature to the UK Rules Quiz Program, which have long been highly regarded by competitors and judges for the clarity of its situational animations and explanations. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)
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Backstage Pass to Watch Malibu Difference in Action
Malibu Boats pulls back the curtain on the performance, innovation, construction and interior excellence that has netted them 8 consecutive Boat of the Year Awards in a new video. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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Finger Lakes Vacation Rentals Offer Great Savings Compared to Hotels
After Super Bowl's TV commercial highlighting vacation rentals, and their great benefits versus hotels, many are discovering that renting vacation homes, condos, and cabins are more affordable than hotels. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)
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New J/95 Shoal-draft Cruising Sailboat Saving Sailing in Florida
Recently, Nicholas Hayes, renowned author of the book SAVING SAILING, took the J/95 for a sail in Naples, FL. Learn more why the J/95 can help save sailing in shoal-draft cruising waters- the ultimate in sailing freedom. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Horton?s Heroes Combating War Wounds With Wakeboarding
Malibu Boats My Life My Boat January honoree, Attila Tassi, is helping injured service men and women get back to normal with fun activities, including wakeboarding, through his organization Horton’s Heroes. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)
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Missouri: Where the Rivers Run and Paddlers Play
This weekend, March 5-7, Alpine Shop is celebrating its 10th Annual Great Canoe and Kayak Event with over 20 hours of clinics, programs and films dedicated to the art and sport of paddling. Featured presentations at the Kirkwood location include “The Paddling Gourmet” with Marty Koch and “Kayak Fishing Tips from the Pros” with St. Charles-native and professional kayak fisherman Brett Boschert. Saturday evening will be completely dedicated to the Missouri River 340 Race including the St. Louis premiere of the documentary, The Next 340 Miles, presented by filmmaker Jodi Pfefferkorn at 7 pm. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)
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Questions regarding communications while sailing and food preparation.
[Link] What did you use for communications while sailing? Did you have a satellite phone? We have a laptop, while we are at sea, do you have any suggestions for internet access ( I know this can get vastly expensive, where do you draw the line at spending?). A further simple question. In the the Caribbean, what is the best way to clean fruit & vegetables? I am really looking forward to the markets, but am skeptical about the flies that may (or may not) be crawling over them....
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