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Apologies if this has already been posted but couldn't find anything - Couple stranded off the Bahamas after lightning struck yacht Moody 376 Mistral Dancer

Interesting video -

Which is best on Featherstream stainless blades, Trilux 33 spray can or, Velox Plus? Can get either off the shelf here.

Swedish sailor attacked -

Interesting report -

Favourite spot and bolthole on passage from Lisbon to Algarve, evidently anchoring off beach only now. Noonsite.com - The Ultimate Cruisers Planning Tool

Fairly often, we have enquiries from wanabe owners about costs. Came across this video this morning which should serve as a warning for those who think they will be able to afford to pay for maintenance. I've never paid for professional work so don't know how the charges in US yards compare to...

(246) 10 Highest Earning Sailing channels on YouTube - YouTube

The government has, today, laid the resulting Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 before Parliament

Unpaid staff at Menai Strait marina 'maxed out credit cards' to get through Christmas - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk)

Possibly easy to say when sitting at home but, I suspect that fire could have been doused - (353) SSL657 ~ the boat SANK in MINUTES.!! - YouTube

Hope this post doesn't break any rules. Looking around for some spare CO2 cylinders on ebay, found some ex-airline life jacket ones for sale by Rotary. As it's a charity, proceeds put to good use - 2 x 33g CO2 Gas Cylinder Replacement Canister Lifejacket Re-Arming, CHARITY SALE | eBay

Anyone know what happened? Two crew still on board also needed treatment which seems odd. Woman dies falling overboard from yacht off Isle of Wight coast (msn.com)

Although the tubes still hold air well, I'm fed up with regluing the fittings back on to our 10/11 year old Waveline 2.9 every year so looking at replacing with something from EU supplier, not worth the cost and bother of importing from UK. Arimar is a make which keeps cropping up on searches...

6 boats reportedly destroyed - The fire that destroyed six sailboats at the Olhão shipyard is already “under control” (sulinformacao.pt)

(1296) Living Through the WORST Case Scenario | EE 75 - YouTube

Having just ordered the on-line pre-departure tests, received routine email from Jet2 saying to check entry requirements. Test requirements have changed for Portugal and maybe elsewhere so, if heading back to boat, check first. Please be aware that the Portuguese authorities aren’t currently...