South America
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March 15, 2011Think Outside the Can!Necessity is indeed the mother of invention, and it prompted this cruising cook to look at canned corned beef in a whole new light.
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February 18, 2010Cape Horn to StarboardA stroke of metrological luck allows the westbound crew of Ocean Watch to reach around the granddaddy of all capes. "Herb's Watch" for February 18, 2010
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November 6, 2002Good-Bye Kuna Yala, Hello CartagenaCartagena, Colombia 10o 24.677’ North 75o 32.621’ West
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March 19, 2012Matt Rutherford UpdateWhat does a sailor look like after more than 260 days at sea? Check out this (very) quick video of the solo sailor taken during his resupply off Recife, Brazil.
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January 20, 2010Points East and SouthAfter two South American ports serve up their best holiday champagne and fireworks, higher latitudes beckon the sailors on Ocean Watch. "Herb's Watch" for our January20, 2010 CW Reckonings.
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September 3, 2002In Deep in EcuadorOn a detour to the Andes, the bumpy road less traveled opens a window to another world.
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November 28, 2011St. Thomas to Rio (1987)The passage from the Caribbean to Brazil was perhaps the most arduous of all for the crew aboard Cloud Nine.
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December 3, 2009San Juan SurpriseExpectations proved to be misleading: From the moment the Around the Americas guys sailed into the harbor off Old San Juan, their experiences in Puerto Rico were nothing but fantastic. "Herb's Watch" for December 3, 2009
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November 29, 2007Cruisers Help Venezuelan KidsFundamigos medical mission treats disadvantaged patients.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
