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While most boaters’ biggest fears involve falling overboard, storms at sea, lee shores and cargo ships, these hazards don’t come close to the statistical dangers posed by old Sol. There’s a reason they call skin cancer the sailor’s disease, as the intense sun exposure we boaters face during even overcast weather can be dangerous, and when sailing on brilliant summer days, with the sunlight reflecting off of the water and snow-white decks, this exposure can eventually be deadly. Luckily, there are simple steps we can take to lessen our exposure to the UV rays, without cutting into the fun. Like so much else in regard to boating safety, it’s all about preparation and prevention.
Much of your risk for skin cancer is genetic. If you have a history of skin cancer in your family, blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, and/or a lot of moles, you are at higher risk… Details
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Stoked News will be traveling to Panama or Costa Rica in Oct ’09. The plan is to write a series of articles on the places, accommodations, restaurants, bars, entertainment and other activities of interest to you
Where and what should we do? What do you want to see pictures, videos and read about?
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Offshore Powerboat Racing – SNAV OSG recover from freak spinout to win Evolution Class Sprint Race
SNAV OSG recovered from a freak first-lap spin-out to score a sensational victory in Saturday’s Evolution Class Sprint Race at the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea.
The Italians capitalised on their rivals, Cigarette Smash Poker’s, sixth-lap spin-out – notably at the very same southern buoy as the eventual winners – to power to their second win of the 2009 Powerboat P1 World Championship.
Managing the perfect Central Adriatic racing conditions better than the pacy Lucas Oil Outerlimits and Metamarine Pignolo hulls, there was little to separate between Italy’s two premier Evolution Class teams, who were neck-and-neck throughout.
Triumphant SNAV OSG Pilot Giancarlo Cangiano said: ‘It was the most exciting race for me so far this year, particularly as all the boats were …Â Details