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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An unforgettable time at the RS21 Worlds 🌊⛵️. We’re thrilled to have been a part of such a stellar event in Sardinia, Italy! Congrats to all participants who showcased some breathtakingly close racing. 🏁 🌏 Excitingly, this is the first sailing event since London 2012 to achieve ISO 20121 Certification, affirming a commitment to sustainable event management. Hats off to RS21 Italian Class & RS21 for hosting such a great event!! #electricboats #SustainableSailing

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What started as true bareboat sailing became the foundation for the modern charter experience we know today. 🤩

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Homebuilt Schionning Arrow 1280-S by @dualitysailing (IG) ▫️ The Arrow 1280-S is a low cost concept, focused on performance with narrower hulls, shallower draft and a practical interior layout. With a 100% flat panel construction that has made the Arrow Series such a popular design. ▫️ The Arrow 1280-S evolved from the Arrow 1200: a stretched version with a large cockpit with the door set to port, allowing a big table and plenty of seating for entertaining guests. Dual helms are standard and set on the outer hull edge giving good visibility of the sails. ▫️ The saloon has a U-shaped galley and saloon with the nav station amidships to port, with the single head and shower located aft. Dual double berths are located on the bridgedeck forward, with access from each hull. ▫️ A single berth in the starboard bow and additional double berth aft give the 1280-S plenty of living space. ▫️ LOA- 12.80 metres BOA- 6.80 metres DRAFT- 0.400 metres SAIL AREA (Main) - 67 sq metres SAIL AREA (Jib) - 31 sq metres PAYLOAD 1500 kg DISPLACEMENT 4500 kg BRIDGEDECK CLEARANCE 0.750 metres BEAM TO LENGTH RATIO 15.2:1 ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #selfbuild #catamaran #multihulls #catamarans #sailing #schionning #speedmachine #arrow1280 #yachts #schionningarrow #performancecatamarans #katamarans #yachtdesign

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"This experience with Sailing Adventures was one of the best and my favorite part of my trip. It was amazing to be on the water for so long, jump of the boat, and the overall experience." Sarah-Noelle, Canada What makes special a boat tour in Athens, is how nice is the coastline surrounding Greece's Capital! #athensriviera #athene #greece #sailing #catamaran #swimming #diving #sailingadventures #boattrip #besttouringreece #athenstravel

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