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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2010 Scovie Awards Recognizes Myrtle Beach's Wild Rooster Sauces for Product Excellence
When the results of the 2010 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Wild Rooster Sauces of Myrtle Beach was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. Myrtle Beach-based Wild Rooster Sauces, which manufactures all natural, gourmet barbeque sauces, salsas, hot sauce, and dry rubs, has received two 2010 Scovie Award(s). (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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RidersDiscount.com Signs Taylor Knapp for AMA American Superbike Season
AMA American Superbike’s Top Finishing Privateer Receives Full Sponsorship from Online Motorcycle Gear Retailer (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)
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Rocna Anchors Super High Holding Power Confirmed
Super High Holding Power (SHHP) Type Approval Certification awarded to Rocna anchors, with the highest seabed testing results ever recorded by RINA. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)
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First Wind-Powered Ferry Planned for San Francisco Bay
Wind+Wing Technologies today announced plans to build the nation's first winged and wind-assisted ferry vessel for public use in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fuel saving design could save up to 40 percent of the fuel costs compared to the ferries currently operating in the Bay Area. The company's timeline includes a demonstration vessel launching in the first quarter of 2011 and the goal to launch a public passenger ferry in 2015. (PRWeb Feb 23, 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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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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Foremost Insurance Now Accepts Boats Up to 40-foot in Oregon
Foremost announces the expansion of the Family Boaters program in Oregon (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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