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R2AK Time Machine Day 20/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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America’s Cup: The show has begun
As riveting as the 36th America’s Cup may be, the ramp-up is getting exciting too. Here’s the latest: • The investigations into financial management of the 2021 America’s Cup have taken another twist, with the principals of a high-profile sport-events […]
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Finding fellowship in the experience
We’ve been enamored with the Race to Alaska since its inception in 2015. No motor, no support, through wild frontier, navigating by sail or peddle/paddle (but at some point both) the 750 cold water miles from Port Townsend, Washington to […]
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Leveling community through sailing
The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center (Milwaukee, WI) is a private, not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 agency located just north of downtown in the heart of Veterans Park at McKinley Marina. MCSC’s mission is to promote sailing and make Lake Michigan available […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 19/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 18/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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America’s Cup: Kiwis fighting fires
Grant Dalton, leader of America’s Cup defender Emirates Team New Zealand, has been fighting fires. As the organizer of the 36th America’s Cup, his partnership with the kiwi government means that when there is trouble, it becomes the worst kind […]
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Orca populations may extend beyond Bremer Bay hotspot, researchers say
Marine scientists have released new findings into why orcas are drawn to deep-sea canyons off West Australia’s south coast. The Great Southern region’s bountiful whale population has delighted scientists and tourist alike, and is one of the few places in […]
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Emergence of whale shark reflects marine response to clean-up campaign: Environment Ministry
The Ministry of Environment announced on Tuesday that the Abu Galoum Protected Area in South Sinai is seeing the emergence of the whale shark. The shark’s reappearance in the area’s waters came during a campaign to clean-up the Red Sea […]
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Canadian researchers help find evidence of ancient ochre mine in Mexican caves
A diver from Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Q Roo (CINDAQ A.C.) examines the oldest ochre mine ever found in the Americas, used 10,000-12,000 years ago by the earliest inhabitants of the Western hemisphere to procure the ancient commodity. […]
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Trapped porpoise rescued by lifeboat crew in Sefton
A woman had first waded in and tried to help the mammal, which was spotted in trouble on the shore in Birkdale, Merseyside, on Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers from Southport Lifeboat then managed to free the porpoise with help from British […]
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An extinct shark’s fossil tooth as big as a palm is found in Bohol
To cap off Philippine Environment Month in June as well as a campaign to #CelebrateTheSea, the National Museum Bohol presented a megalodon fossil tooth that was discovered recently in the municipality of Maribojoc. This is the second time a megalodon […]
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Marine scientist: Video of ‘cute’ dolphin shows concerning behavior
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Video taken by a local woman of a dolphin playfully approaching her boat, got a lot of positive feedback on social media. Many who watched it described the dolphin as cute or adorable. But Dr. Tara […]
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Would You Rather
With Arrianne Aukes After making her debut on the PWA Freestyle World Tour – Arrianne Aukes (Fanatic / Duotone / Maui Ultra Fins) – quickly established herself as one of the best female freestylers in the world. After quickly adapting […]
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VIDEO: Road trip for windsurfing
Spanish photographer Jesús Renedo (above left) and his hombres gear up for a session at Pollensa, a town in the northern part of the Spanish island of Majorca. Source: sailingscuttlebutt
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Managing a successful Beer Can Series
Just because you don’t campaign across the country, doesn’t mean you can can’t be competitive in your local beer can series. Quantum’s Carter White* talks about his experience with beer can series racing and how to get the most out […]
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Tokyo 2020: What to do about fans?
It was before the Tokyo 2020 Games were postponed when we published Tokyo 2020: Let the show go on (March 5, 2020) during a time when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was determining how to host the competition amid the […]
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Zıpkınla balık avlamak için denize giren dalgıç boğuldu
Sinop’ta öğle saatlerinde zıpkınla balık avlamak için denize giren 2 dalgıçtan bir tanesi denizde kayboldu. Dalgıcın gece geç saatlerde cesedine ulaşıldı. Edinilen bilgiye göre, 53 yaşındaki Emin Bostan ile 53 yaşındaki Aydın Çetin balık avlamak için Yalı köyü sahilinde denize […]
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Network of Underwater Rivers Found Off Australia’s Coast
An unprecedented network of underwater rivers has just been discovered off the coast of Australia. The phenomenon, called a dense shelf water cascade, has been observed elsewhere in the ocean, but not at the scale scientists have found in Australia’s […]
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America’s Cup: Brits riding a whale
As the story goes, it was during the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda when Britain’s Ben Ainslie had a life changing experience. He had come to Bermuda knowing his team had not done what was needed to win the America’s […]
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Coast Guard sets Star-Spangled Buoy
This specially designed star-spangled buoy marks the approximate location where Francis Scott Key wrote the country’s National Anthem. Removed just before winter, this is the 40th year the Coast Guard has set the buoy in Patapsco River, a 39-mile-long waterway […]
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Blast From The Past
With Sarah Jackson Sarah Jackson (Tabou / GA Sails) is still a relative new comer to the Women’s Slalom PWA Wave World Tour – having made her first appearance at an event in September of 2017. The 22-year-old has plenty […]
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TYF Başkanı Özlem Akdurak’tan Kabotaj Bayramı mesajı
Değerli Arkadaşlarım, 19 Nisan 1926 tarihinde TBMM de kabul edilen ve 1 Temmuz 1926 tarihinde yürürlüğe giren Kabotaj Kanunu, yabancı devletlerin denizlerimizdeki ticaret hakimiyetlerine son verip, bizlere nesiller boyu denizlerimize sahip çıkmanın haklı gururunu yaşatmıştır. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin Türk Milleti’ne en […]
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Eight Bells: Scott Self
Scott Self, 70, passed away due to glioblastoma on June 30 in in Rockwall, TX. He was diagnosed May 19, 2020. Scott Self was born to Dr. Stanley Allen and Gloria Rust Self in Victoria, Texas. In 1963 the family […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 16/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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World Sailing Presidential Update – June 2020
World Sailing President Kim Andersen delivers his monthly newsletter to share the activities from the world governing body for the sport of sailing. The past month has been focused on finalizing and ensuring the financial future of World Sailing caused […]
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Tokyo 2020: Locals not so welcoming
When the Sailing venue at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games moved the 60 kilometers from Tokyo Bay to Sagami Bay off of Enoshima, it was due to the airport flight path complicating the broadcast plan. While it is preferred for […]
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VIDEO: No splashing allowed
While all hell breaks loose on land, the New Zealand America’s Cup team shares a view from the water. Video uploaded Jul 1, 2020. Details: www.americascup.com 36th America’s Cup In addition to Challenges from Italy, USA, and Great Britain that […]
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Zoo Station PWA Slalom Croatia
Update Regarding The Equipment Requirements For Bol To all sailors, Based on feedback from sailors and the challenges created by the COVID-19 situation with equipment manufacture and delivery, it has been decided to relax the equipment registration rules for the […]
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Mirror Flat Freestyle
16-Year-Old Lennart Neubauer’s Freestyle Level Continues To Go Through The Roof – Watch The Young German’s Latest Video Now There is no denying the potential of Lennart Neubauer (Starboard / Severne / Maui Ultra Fins), who has already won his […]
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South Bay Freestyle
Dieter Van der Eyken Scoring Some Rare South Wind Freestyle In Tenerife June saw some rare south winds in Tenerife, which transforms El Médano from a wavy paradise into a perfect flat water plaground. 2015 Freestyle World Champion – Dieter […]
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Blast From The Past
With Sarah Hauser Sarah Hauser’s (Tabou / S2Maui) passion is definitely waves! The 31-year-old has earned herself the reputation of being a charger as she shows little fear even when the conditions get big. The New Caledonian now lives in […]
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Sarah Douglas: Back to the grind
Success at the Olympic level requires planning to ensure peak performance at the games, but since nothing is known what events will be held between now and the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 next year, that makes planning a problem. But disruption […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 15/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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Siebel Sailors expands to Pacific NW
Bristol, RI (June 30, 2020) – US Sailing’s new and growing youth development program is expanding to include the states of Oregon and Washington. US Sailing announced three Primary and Supporting Siebel Centers in the region. These community sailing organizations […]
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A look at Women’s 470 team Perfect Vision Sailing
They named their 2020 Summer Olympic Women’s 470 bid Perfect Vision Sailing as a play on 20/20 as the measure of ideal eyesight. While they aren’t changing the campaign’s name, the U.S. Coast Guard’s LTJG Nikole Barnes’ and Lara Dallman-Weiss’ […]
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A go for Maxi Yacht and Swan Cups
Porto Cervo, Italy (June 30, 2020) – The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in agreement with the Nautor’s Swan shipyard and the International Maxi Association, and with the approval of institutional partner Rolex, has confirmed that the traditional September regattas, […]
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Prevention of Collision At Sea
While competitive sailing focuses on the Racing Rules of Sailing, all boaters need to be familiar with the COLREGS. To assist in that mission, Vincent Pica of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary takes on the challenge in WindCheck Magazine […]
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A chat with Hannah Diamond
British sailor Hannah Diamond was part of the Vestas 11th Hour Racing team that experienced a turbulent 2017-18 campaign, including a dismasting near the Falkland Islands, which challenged the crew to perform some unconventional repairs to help their boat onto […]
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Newport’s Boat Show cancelled for 2020
Public guidance for COVID-19 compelled Newport Exhibition Group to announce that its annual Newport International Boat Show scheduled to take place September 17 through 20, 2020 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, has been cancelled. Due […]
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New Portsmouth Yardstick Racing Platform launched
As a new benefit for member organizations, US Sailing has partnered with the Royal Yachting Association to create a more robust platform for Portsmouth Yardstick Racing using the PYOnline platform. The Portsmouth Yardstick is a handicapping system that allows multiple […]
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29.Hafta
29.Haftayıda geride bıraktık yine maç yorumları ve takımların son hallerini değerlendireceğim Beşiktaş-Konyaspor Maç ortada başlamıştı ama 15. Dakikada Konyasporlu Amir Hadziahmetovic kırmızı kart gördü. Beşiktaş ondan sonra Konyaspor’u baskı altına aldı bir türlü gol gelmiyordu ki Burak Yılmaz golü attı […]
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Tokyo 2020: Smoke rising, second wave?
As media reports in Japan estimate the yearlong delay of the Olympic and Parlympic Games caused by the coronavirus pandemic will cost between $2 billion to $6 billion, that’s a lot of money for an economy handcuffed by the disease. […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 14/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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Eight Bells: Suzi Reese
Suzi Reese, Commodore for the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) in 1997-98, passed away on June 27. She had returned this spring from her annual trek to Florida and became ill in April. In less than two months she became […]
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Ezber Bozan Çalışmalar
SUFOD Paylaşımıdır
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Boğaz’a daldı! Adeta çöp yığını…
Birleşmiş Milletler Kalkınma Programı (UNDP) Türkiye Temsilciliği tarafından “Sudaki Yaşam Savunucusu” ilan edilen Dünya Serbest Dalış Rekortmeni Şahika Ercümen, İstanbul Boğazı’nda gerçekleştirdiği dalışla, plastik atık kirliliğine dikkati çekti. BM Kalkınma Programı Türkiye Temsilciliği, dünyayı ve insanlığı etkileyen önemli konu başlıklarında […]
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“Yüzdürme Yardımcısı”
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America’s Cup: U.S. challenge arrives in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand (June 29, 2020) – The New Zealand Herald reports how American Magic’s first AC75, named Defiant, has docked in Auckland on the container ship BBC Destiny after a more than month-long journey from Florida. It will be […]
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İzmir’de cankurtaran sayısı artıyor
Türkiye’de ilk kez Mavi Bayrak Koordinasyon Birimi kurarak mavi bayraklı plaj sayısını artıran İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi, güvenilir plajlar hedefiyle cankurtaran kursu veriyor…. Türkiye’de ilk kez Mavi Bayrak Koordinasyon Birimi kurarak mavi bayraklı plaj sayısını artıran İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi, güvenilir plajlar […]
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Blocked borders threaten Youth America’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron warns that if immigration rules aren’t sorted soon, the massive effort made for the Youth America’s Cup could become a significant embarrassment for the host club and defender of the 36th America’s Cup. Seventeen […]
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Only bearded dragons like crickets
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is that entity at the top of the organizational structure that is so far removed from recreational sailing that it’s hard to see what they […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 13/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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Race your bedroom to Hawaii
Race organizers had spent two years gearing up for the 21st edition of the Pacific Cup, that biennial 2070 nm course from San Francisco, CA to Kaneohe Bay, Oahu. More than 60 yachts, from tiny double handers to mega yachts, […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 12/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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VIDEO: Commissioning at Harbour Court
The 33rd commissioning of New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court facility in Newport, RI. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only essential personnel were invited to be present during the ceremony at Harbour Court on June 27, 2020. Source: sailingscuttlebutt
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Marine mammals are dying in their dozens in Bangladesh. Experts struggle for answers
An increase in ocean mammal deaths in Cox’s Bazar in recent months has left wildlife and environment experts alarmed. Deaths of at least 200 marine mammals including dolphins, porpoise whale and whale have been reported in the maritime border of […]
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TEŞEKKÜRLERİMİZLE !
Okyanuzlar Günü Etkinliğine Katılımlarından dolayı Sayın Büyükelçi Çağatay Erciyes ve Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı Başkanı Sayın Prof.Dr.Bayram Öztürk’e Sonsuz Teşekkürlerimizle. SUALTI Gazetesi
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Avrupa Birliği, Deniz Statejisi Çerçeve Direktifi Raporu Yayınladı !
Avrupa Birliği, Deniz Statejisi Çerçeve Direktifi Raporu yayınladı! Kıkırdaklı balıklar yaklaşık %40 azalırken, deniz kaplumbağalarının %85’i deniz çöplerinden zarar görüyor. Balıkların ve deniz kabuklularının %87’si ise Karadeniz ve Akdeniz’de aşırı avlanıyor. @EU_ENV #MSFD pic.twitter.com/Bf4mBPb4wT — Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı (TÜDAV) […]
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A ‘vampire fish’ is spawning in Vermont’s waters. Experts say most of them are nothing to worry about
(CNN) — The sea lamprey, an eel-like creature colloquially referred to as the “vampire fish” by some publications, provides benefits that outweigh its bite, says Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Despite its frightening nickname and appearance — a sucker-like jawless mouth […]
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The first modern-day marine fish has officially gone extinct. More may follow
by Elizabeth Claire Alberts The smooth handfish (Sympterichthys unipennis), an unusual species that could “walk” on its pectoral and pelvic fins, is the first marine bony fish to go extinct in modern times, likely due to habitat loss and destructive […]
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Do Deep Diving Seabirds Have to Equalize Like Humans Do?
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman compares the experience of human divers to that of our feathered friends. Question: How do seabirds dive so far underwater? Do they have to equalize like humans do?”—Sioned S., […]
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Ordu’da yelken ve kano tesisi açıldı
Ordu’da, Yelken ve Kano Tesisi Eğitim Projesi’nin tanıtım ve açılış töreni gerçekleştirildi. Ordu Büyükşehir Belediyesi ile Ordu Yelken ve Kano Derneği iş birliğinde yapılan proje için Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi Salonu’nda tören düzenlendi. Vali Tuncay Sonel, burada yaptığı konuşmada, hep […]
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Tatvan’da yelken sporu antrenmanları başladı
Bitlis’in Tatvan ilçesinde yeni tip korona virüs (Covid19) salgını nedeniyle geçte olsa Van Gölü’nde yelken sporu antrenmanları başladı. Bitlis’in Tatvan ilçesinde yeni tip korona virüs (Covid19) salgını nedeniyle geçte olsa Van Gölü’nde yelken sporu antrenmanları başladı. Korona virüs salgını nedeniyle […]
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28. Hafta Maç Yorumları
28.hafta enteresan bir hafta oldu bende yorumlarımı maç maç yapıncağım içinde takımları ayrı ayrı değerlendireceğim. Ankaragücü-Başakşehir Ankaragücü maça iyi başlayıp erken bir golle öne geçti ama sonra hakemin kötü kararlarıyla birlikte maçı 2-1 kaybettiler. İlk yarının sonunda bence gol olan […]
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Federal assistance needed to tackle Sabah marine woes
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has been urged to seek help from federal authorities to tackle issues affecting its marine properties such as fish bombing. Sabah Wanita MCA chairman said the Parti Warisan Sabah-led state government should enlist the help […]
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Koi fish undergoes successful out-of-water medical procedure at San Diego Zoo
It was a fish out of water situation — literally — when a koi underwent a medical procedure at the San Diego Zoo recently. The approximately 35-year-old koi had three masses removed from its body in mid-May, the San Diego […]
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Tuzlalı Gençler, Sualtı Temizliği İçin Dalış Yaptı
Tuzla Gemi Gençlik Merkezi önünde gerçekleştirilen etkinlikte, denizin altından çuvallarla atık çıkarıldı. Önceki dalışlarında su altından kamyon tekerleğinden kişisel bakım ürünlerine kadar pek çok atık çıkaran gençler, bu yıl çıkardıkları atıkları da temiz bir deniz altı fotoğrafı üstünde sergiledi. “DENİZ […]
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Would You Rather
With Sarah-Quita Offringa Whether she’s on the race course, out in the waves or freestyling – Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) – is usually battling it out for the top honours in the sport and more […]
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World On Water Global Sailing News – June 26, 2020
This week’s “World on Water” global sailing news show produced by www.boatson.tv. Here are the updates on offer during the COVID-19 pandemic: In this week’s “WoW TV”: • Quantum Sails Genoa boys Vittorio and Pietro have the fascinating video of […]
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Most comfortable offshore race ever
Sloan Burns, who finished second in the Double-Handed Division of the 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race, shares this “onboard report” from the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300. I was supposed to be doing the actual 2020 Newport Bermuda Race on Artemis, […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 10/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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Optimist Racing, batteries not included
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” – Mark Twain From the comfort of St. Francis Yacht Club, its perch along the shores of San Francisco Bay offer full view of this chill – fog, […]
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Time for some sandlot sailing
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt What sets sailing apart from other sports is that our game has many games, and COVID-19 requires us to throw away the “How To Run A Perfect Regatta” book. It’s time for some sandlot sailing. I […]
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Securing Caribbean economic and recreational future
For the last six years sailing development has been a key objective of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), and a major challenge identified has been the inconsistency of learn to sail programs across the region and lack of funding and […]
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‘Kurbağaadamlar’ her an göreve hazır
Şanlıurfa Emniyet Müdürlüğü Koruma Şube Müdürlüğü Su Altı Grup Amirliğinde görevli “kurbağa adamlar”, akıntının fazla olduğu sulama kanalları başta olmak üzere birçok bölgede hayat kurtarmaya çalışıyor. Türkiye’de sulama kanallarında boğulma olaylarının en fazla görüldüğü illerden Şanlıurfa’da 1997 yılında kurulan Su […]
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Vessel strikes most likely cause of majority of deaths of endangered North Atlantic right whale
Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society, said much more needs to be done to reverse the alarming increase in deaths of the North Atlantic right whale. – File photo A report released on Wednesday confirms that […]
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Youth America’s Cup AC9F Kōtare flies high in Auckland
The brand new AC9F Youth America’s Cup yacht has successfully undergone on-water sail testing day in Auckland with the event well on track for 2021. With two female and two male crew on board, the boat was up on the […]
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Blast From The Past
With Caterina Stenta Next up in ‘Blast From The Past’ is another Italian wave sailor… this time Caterina Stenta (RRD / RRD Sails / AL360 / Maui Ultra Fins), who has been competing on the Women’s PWA Wave World Tour […]
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Mortefon Watersports
Pierre & Marion Mortefon Talk About Quarantine & Their New Venture Mortefon Watersports As coaching combos go they don’t get much stronger than the one we are about to tell you about. With quarantine putting the PWA racing season on […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 9/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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Travel bans could impact USA boaters
While the racing calendar teeters based on the health restrictions for each region, any aspirations within the USA for international training or competition may be handcuffed based on this report from the Associated Press: (June 24, 2020) – Americans are […]
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Auckland’s Summer of Sailing
While the world endures the COVID-19 disease, the America’s Cup remains optimistic for the 36th Match to have an epic summer of competition in Auckland, New Zealand. Video uploaded Jun 24, 2020. 36th America’s Cup In addition to Challenges from […]
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Eight Bells: Louise Kevin Burke
Louise Kevin Burke, 85, of Annapolis MD, passed away on June 16, 2020 in Danvers, MA. Born in Swampscott, MA, Louise was the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite Kevin. Louise attended Swampscott schools and graduated from Swampscott High […]
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Reassessing our values and priorities
We are now heading into the longest daylight days of the year. It has been a very interesting spring to say the least and the start of summer is welcome. We feel sorry for the many businesses and employees who […]
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Coronavirus has a silver lining
by Holley Toppa It’s strange to think that the summer sailing of 2020 in Newport was kicked off with Wednesday night Shields racing. After the start on the first upwind leg, my dad, Mike Toppa is at the helm. Wednesday […]
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Sevgiden Kimseye Zarar Gelmez
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Deniz Gölü’ndeki balık ölümlerine inceleme
Kars’taki Deniz Gölü’nde toplu balık ölümleri meydana geldi. İl Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü olayla ilgili inceleme başlattı. Bursa’da 3 gündür kayıp olan selzede genç kızı arama kurtarma çalışmalarında balık adamlar da devreye girdi. Kestel ilçesinin Kayacık köyünde 3 gün önce […]
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R2AK Time Machine Day 8/25
For five years, the Race to Alaska, a 750-mile course from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, proved that journey trumps destination, and while COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 edition, the Organizing Authority is, for 25 days, sharing their fondest memories […]
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OnCourse – Episode 4
The On Course series takes a regular look at the sailing world, and while much of the sport remains on lock down, show host Matt Sheahan still finds plenty to report on. Two chunky features stand out in this episode; […]
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McNay and Hughes earn Tokyo 2020 bid
Bristol, RI (June 23, 2020) – US Sailing announced revisions to their Selection Procedures, which included the conclusion of the Men’s 470 Olympic Trials based on the results of the first two selection events. As a result of these updates, […]
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Updated selection procedure for 2020 US Olympic Sailing Team
Bristol, RI (June 23, 2020) – As a result of the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, US Sailing has updated the Athlete Selection Procedures for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team in accordance with Guiding Principles from the […]
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Online Bermuda Race Winners Declared
(June 23, 2020) – With the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 disease, volunteers on the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee shifted focus to develop an online approach to keep the spirit of […]
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Hall of Fame reveals 2020 Inductees
Newport, RI (June 23, 2020) – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today nine sailors comprising its 10th anniversary class of inductees. The Class of 2020 includes: • James E. Buttersworth, the renowned 19th century maritime painter; • […]
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2020 J/24 US National Champs cancelled
(June 23, 2020) – Because of the varying levels of infection and disruption across the world, the 2020 J/24 US National Championship, originally scheduled for September 24-27, has been cancelled. The 2021 US National Championship will be held at Malletts […]
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Eritre’de alıkonulan Türk denizciler güvenli sularda
Dünya turu yaparken hava şartları nedeniyle Eritre’ye yanaşmak zorunda kalan 3 Türk denizci, bu ülkede yaklaşık iki ay alıkonulduktan sonra serbest bırakılınca Cibuti’ye gitti. Türk denizciler Selim Ekmekçioğlu, İbrahim Iğnak ve Lütfi Erman Atamer, 56 günlük alıkonulmanın ardından cumartesi günü […]
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Caleb Paine ends Tokyo 2020 bid
When the escalation of the COVID-19 disease began impacting the competition calendar, the US Sailing Team had completed their 2020 Olympic Trials in seven of 10 events, with the final stage to determine the Finn representative among the cancelled events. […]
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Bananas good, COVID-19 bad
When a society is a large group of interacting people in a defined territory, sharing a common culture, but unable to interact due to the COVID-19 disease, retaining the communal features requires a re-think. Enter eSailing. What gained notoriety as […]
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La Solitaire du Figaro is a go
The owners and organizers of La Solitaire du Figaro, OC Sport Pen Duick, have confirmed that the flagship race of the French Elite Offshore Racing Championship will go ahead at the end of the summer 2020. As many as 35 […]
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VIDEO: Photographer Rick Tomlinson
Rick Tomlinson is a photographer and sailor whose relationship with the Ocean Race runs deep. He first stepped onboard a Whitbread boat as a sailor back in 1985. From there, Rick pioneered the role of capturing life onboard as a […]
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Deniz kaplumbağalarının rahatsız edilmemesi ve evde beslenmemesi uyarısı
Caretta caretta ve yeşil deniz kaplumbağalarının önemli yuvalama alanları arasında yer alan Mersin’de hayvanların doğal dengesinin bozulmaması için uyarılarda bulunuldu. ODTÜ Erdemli Deniz Bilimleri Enstitüsü Öğretim Üyesi Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kıdeyş, AA muhabirine yaptığı açıklamada, Akdeniz’deki kumsalların deniz kaplumbağaları için […]
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57 GÜN SONRA SERBEST KALIP YELKEN AÇTILAR
Kaygı verici ülkeden kurtulup yelken açtılar Dünyanın en tehlikeli ülkelerinden Doğu Afrika’da ki Eritre’ye yelkenliyle gittikten sonra sebepsiz şekilde tutulan 3 denizci serbest kaldı. 13 metrelik Murat Reis katamaranındaki Selim Ekmekçioğlu, Erman Atamer ve İbrahim Iğnak 57 gün sonra serbest […]
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