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Why Do Orcas Attack Yacht Rudders? A Skipper's Guide to the Iberian Orcas

Why Iberian orcas target yacht rudders, where and when interactions happen, the safer route past Gibraltar, and what skippers are advised to do today.

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Lightning striking the mast of a sailing yacht in a storm at sea
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What Happens If Lightning Strikes a Sailboat? A Skipper's Guide