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Escape to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. by Judith Jacobsen Posted 24 May 10:39 UTC Team frees entangled humpback whale Team frees entangled humpback whale Multiple sets of fishing gear were so heavy, they 'anchored the whale in place' A trained response team on Monday freed a humpback whale in Monterey Bay. It had become so severely entangled and weighed down by commercial dungeness crab fishing gear that it could not move. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 23 May 13:21 UTC Berthon provides a safe haven for stranded boats Berthon provides a safe haven for stranded boats An estimated 500 boats are crossing the Atlantic to Europe in the coming weeks We were dismayed to read Susan Smilie's article in the Guardian last week announcing that "an estimated 500 boats are crossing the Atlantic to Europe in the coming weeks". by Helen Davison Posted 23 May 05:23 UTC Find your feet with the Musto footwear collection Find your feet with the Musto footwear collection These shoes are lightweight, durable and comfortable Musto footwear effortlessly balances comfort, style and performance. 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Keeping your rig in good condition is therefore essential. by Andy Postle, Allspars Posted 22 May 10:00 UTC 2020 Spouse Grants and Scholarships 2020 Spouse Grants and Scholarships The Coast Guard Foundation distributed 265 awards The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community & service by supporting members and families, announced today that through the 2020 spouse scholarship & grant program, they distributed 265 awards. by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 21 May 15:48 UTC BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award Margaret Pommert has been called 'a force of nature' for her enthusiasm and effectiveness Margaret Pommert of Seattle, Washington, has been named recipient of the 2020 BoatUS/National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) Leadership in Women's Sailing Award. by Scott Croft Posted 21 May 14:01 UTC Let's Go Cruising Webinar with special guests Let's Go Cruising Webinar with special guests Sign up today for tales, tips, and techniques We're excited to have lifelong sailors Vincent Moeyersoms and Warwick “Wazza” Kerr join North Sails for a masterclass in living the cruising lifestyle. by North Sails Posted 21 May 13:28 UTC BBC Four presents The Sailing Sixties BBC Four presents The Sailing Sixties Great documentary showing how the dinghy boom began in England This BBC programme is (curiously?) available on Youtube, and has some wonderful footage documenting how sailing for pleasure became available to the masses via affordable dinghies in the 1960s. by YachtsandYachting.com team Posted 20 May 19:34 UTC Latest guidelines to reboot sailing and charters Latest guidelines to reboot sailing and charters After achieving yet another result we will keep working on improving regulations In the later hours of yesterday afternoon the Italian Ministry for Transport published its guidelines for marinas, recreational sailing, charters and diving. by Confindustria Nautica Posted 20 May 11:58 UTC Going green on a Balance Catamaran Going green on a Balance Catamaran President and Founder Phillip Berman discusses the advantages Balance Catamarans President and Founder Phillip Berman discusses the advantages of going green on your Balance Catamaran. by Phillip Berman, President Posted 20 May 10:42 UTC Coast Guard welcomes new Northeast commander Coast Guard welcomes new Northeast commander Coast Guard District held a change-of-command ceremony During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Thomas G. Allan, Jr., assumed command of the First Coast Guard District, which encompasses eight states, including 1,225 miles of coastline from the U.S., Canadian border to northern New Jersey, and 1,300 miles offshore. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 20 May 10:26 UTC TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 8 TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 8 The incredible Marlow Ropes Blue Ocean Dockline TMS Two Minute Tuesday moves onto episode 8 which sees the incredible Marlow Ropes Blue Ocean Dockline made from 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES fall under the TMS spotlight. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 19 May 20:19 UTC Excess 12 around the world! Excess 12 around the world! The first of the Excess 12s are starting to set sail for distant shores The first of the Excess 12s are starting to set sail for distant shores. Follow the crews of our Excess dealers as they share with you their adventures aboard this catamaran! by Excess Catamarans Posted 19 May 15:09 UTC Ancasta's Virtual Used Boat Show gains momentum Ancasta's Virtual Used Boat Show gains momentum There will be over 150 quality used boats on display There will be over 150 quality used boats on display in the unique purpose-built virtual marina. Using filters, visitors to the show can personalise the marina according to their preferences and budget. by Jake Young Posted 18 May 19:18 UTC Nautical Knots with a Difference Nautical Knots with a Difference Learn the Munter Hitch, Water Bowline on the Zoom on-line course Kit Griffin, an experienced climber, sailor and commercial diver, will take you through some basic and unusual knots during this two hour session. Some of the knots that will be covered include: Munter Hitch, Water Bowline. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 18 May 19:17 UTC