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The Highs and Lows of Philippe Jamotte

For Philippe Jamotte the initial high was setting off on October 1, on the adventure of a lifetime — to sail singlehanded around the world as the clouds, fog and smoke of San Francisco Bay gave way for an ideal departure.
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Hurricane Season Lines Them Up

The middle of September is the peak hurricane period. Given this year's hurricane forecast, it's no surprise that there's so much action.
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Hurricanes Attempt to Sandwich Middle Americas

This year's hurricane season is well underway, with five active disturbances being tracked in the Eastern Pacific and Atlantic regions. Earlier this week Hurricane Genevieve was listed as Category 4 but has been downgraded to a tropical storm as she moves northwest along the Baja coast.
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Hurricanes Douglas and Hanna

Hurricanes have a habit of taking aim for the Hawaiian Islands right around this time of year. Mother Nature doesn’t rest and is doing her thing like clockwork.
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National Hurricane Center Hosts Webinars for Mariners

On July 9 and 10, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) will be hosting their inaugural, live webinars on weather forecasting geared toward blue water mariners. Participation is free and there is space for up to 250 attendees.
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Cyclone Harold Relief Efforts in Fiji

In the aftermath of April’s Cyclone Harold, many South Pacific sailors have banded together to help those who were most impacted by the storm.
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Outlook for the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane season officially begins in the Atlantic Basin on June 1, peaking around September 10, before ending on November 30. On average, the Atlantic experiences 11 named tropical systems.