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The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a species of stingray in the family Urotrygonidae, found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Trinidad. This bottom-dwelling species inhabits sandy, muddy, or seagrass bottoms in shallow inshore waters, commonly near coral reefs. Reaching no more than 36 cm (14 in) across, the yellow stingray has a round pectoral fin disc and a short tail with a well-developed caudal fin. It has a highly variable but distinctive dorsal color pattern consisting of either light-on-dark or dark-on-light reticulations forming spots and blotches, and can rapidly change the tonality of this coloration to improve its camouflage. Relatively sedentary during the day, the yellow stingray feeds on small invertebrates and bony fishes. When hunting it may undulate its disc to uncover buried prey, or lift the front of its disc to form a "cave" attractive to shelter-seeking organisms. This species is aplacental viviparous, meaning that the developing embryos are sustained initially by yolk and later by histotroph ("uterine milk"). Females bear two litters of up to seven young per year in seagrass, following a gestation period of 5–6 months. Though innocuous towards humans, the yellow stingray can inflict a painful injury with its venomous tail spine. This species is taken as bycatch by commercial fisheries and collected for the aquarium trade; it may also be negatively affected by habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it remains common and widespread, which has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to list it under Least Concern.

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SPRING CRUISING SPECIALS – New bookings for charters starting before June 15 save 10% MY Son Seeker - This luxurious and capable Sea Ray 54’ is a pleasure to cruise Desolation Sound. Boasting 3 cabins and 2 heads, ample space for inside dining and entertaining. With an efficient cruising speed of 15 knots and an enclosed upper helm, travelling the coast is a delight, rain or shine. For the discerning guest who seeks comfort, luxury and ease of travel.

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Voor het 4e jaar op rij, bied ik de Award winnaars van branchevereniging Develhub, een dagje zeilen aan op de catamaran. De Award winnaars van 2022 kwamen op 1 april 2023 samen in Stavoren om elkaar beter te leren kennen, een heerlijke lunch te eten op de catamaran en daarna op het IJsselmeer te zeilen. Wij waren speciaal naar Nederland gevlogen om dit de Award winnaars aan te bieden als trotse partner van Develhub (https://develhub.nl/events/develhub-awards-winnaars-genomineerden-2022). Onze catamaran Horizon lieten wij achter op Mallorca en we hebben catamaran Double U kunnen huren voor deze speciale dag, met dank aan yachtmakelaar Nautisch Kwartier uit Stavoren!

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