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Herb's Watch by Herb McCormick

November 10, 2008

On an Intrepid Ocean Sabbatical, These Fledgling Voyagers Got the Spirit

by Herb Mccormick
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A pair of English nurses left work, sailed across the Atlantic, and won the spirit award at the Antigua Classic Regatta. "Herb's Watch" from our May 29, 2008, CW Reckonings

November 6, 2008

A Day to Remember for Aussies in Antigua

by Herb Mccormick
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The Antigua Police Band was a stirring presence for a flotilla of red-shirted Aussie sailors who found themselves in the Caribbean for ANZAC Day
History gets remembered for these Aussies even while cruising. From "Herb's Watch" for May 14, 2008
November 6, 2008

As "Foxy's" Turns 40, Legacies Abound

by Herb Mccormick
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Foxy Callwood, proprietor of famous Foxy's Tamarind Bar in the BVIs, is still smiling after all these years.
A landmark in the B.V.I takes a bow after 40 years. From "Herb's Watch" for March 31, 2008
November 6, 2008

Bidding Oz Adieu on Sunny Lake Macquarie

by Herb Mccormick
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The Catalina 42, Volare, fresh from an eventful crossing of the Pacific Ocean, rockets off the starting line at the recent Catalina Rendezvous on Australia's beautiful Lake Macquarie.
A worldly adventure comes to a close with a lovely anchorage and a chilly beverage. From "Herb's Watch" for January 25, 2008
November 6, 2008

At Long Last, Newport to Open Arms to Cruising Sailors

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The Newport Armory, as seen from the water; this photo was taken from the Ann St. Pier, which will be lengthened and offer free dinghy docking.
Newport, RI gets ready to give a warmer welcome to cruising sailors. From "Herb's Watch" for February 29, 2008
November 6, 2008

En Route to Hobart, Hoping the Third Time's the Charm

by Herb Mccormick
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Greg Zyner's Cavalier 35, Morna, will be one of 80-odd boats on the starting line for the 63rd running of the Sydney-Hobart Race.
Getting to Hobart has been elusive until now for CW contributer Herb McCormick. From "Herb's Watch" December 19, 2007
November 6, 2008

A Dark & Stormy Afternoon

by Herb Mccormick
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Seeing double: A pair of Seawind catamarans line up during the ninth Seawind Regatta on Australia's beautiful Pittwater.
A Seawind regatta turns on it's side after a few local beverages get in the mix. From "Herb's Watch" for October 23, 2008
November 6, 2008

Breakdown Day

by Herb Mccormick
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Gwenda and Jimmy Cornell have roamed the world under sail, and these days mostly enjoy coastal cruising from their boat's current base in Croatia.
The Annual Annapolis Sailboat Show breakdown is always a festive occasion. From "Herb's Watch" for October 23, 2008
August 28, 2007

Still Cruising After All These Years

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Arthur and Germaine Beiser keep their 57-foot Ardent Spirit at the Kremik Marina near Split, Croatia.
A half century on the water hasn't slowed Arthur and Germaine Beiser one bit. "Herb's Watch" from our August 31, 2007, CW Reckonings
July 27, 2007

End of an Era

by Herb Mccormick
Visionaries and contemporaries, Carleton Mitchell and Charlie Cary shared an innate understanding of what made sailing, and cruising, such a singular and rewarding pursuit. "Herb's Watch" from our July 27, 2007 CW Reckonings
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