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MIT scientists turn seawater to drinking water with the push of a button

MIT researchers have recently developed a portable desalination unit that weighs less than 10 kilograms, requires less power to operate than a cellphone charger, and can also be driven by…

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MIT scientists turn seawater to drinking water with the push of a button

MIT researchers have recently developed a portable desalination unit that weighs less than 10 kilograms, requires less power to operate than a cellphone charger, and can also be driven by…

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Hidden Gems: Florida

Whether on land or on water, it’s all about location, location, location. No matter how spectacular a marina is, if it takes you too far off course, or is just…

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Time out for tall ships

Who in their right mind gets up in the middle of the night to climb into the rigging and work with the sails, or stands out on the open bridge for hours in the rain — while not getting a dime for doing it? "I do, and many others!" says one chief officer. It's a perfect break from the pressures of yachting.

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Ask Bugsy! No kid gloves for the captain’s love

What happens when the captain brings his new girlfriend aboard as a deckhand, but she can't pull her weight and the other crew have to cover for her?

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VICTORIA, BC: A most friendly place for adventure

Victoria, British Columbia, a small Canadian city on the Pacific coast of North America, has spent the first two decades of the 21st century molding itself into a diverse regional…

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Getting the tow where it needs to go

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Power load, weather conditions, and size of the mothership are only a few of the factors that must be considered. Drag a large tender behind a 164-foot (50m) motor yacht…

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Less soot = less work

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Whether to use an active or passive diesel particulate filter system for your vessel depends on load fluctuations. Particulate matter, often called “soot,” is the byproduct of incomplete fuel combustion.…

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CAPE BRETON ISLAND: One of yachting’s best-kept secrets

From the warm waters of an inland sea to North America’s deepest natural harbor and oldest single malt whiskey, this island in northeast Nova Scotia is bound to surprise.

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The Towel & Tube Tone Up

These simple moves will help keep you fit for daily tasks on board.

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