Tag: ARC 2025
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One man, 3000 miles, zero qualifications. – by Al Valvano Dear Reader: If, like me, you’re new to sailing, then you might encounter the term “Bilge Rat.” From some light internet research, it’s a “friendly insult for the lowest-experience person on board.” No one’s actually called me that, but that’s definately me. *waves* About a…
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The 2025 edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers began just a few days ago, the day we published our last blog post. So, the first few days has been all about getting into the rhythm of boat life — daily inspections, watch rotations, and fixing the minor things that need fixing along the way.
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By: Hiten Patel The day has finally arrived! Departure Day . . . I awoke pre-dawn, made some coffee, and opened the iPad to jot down a few thoughts before the last minute preparations began and the day got away from us. This final week of preparations was focused on some larger and more time…