Cruising Compass

CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

Hkan Usal took this photo aboard the Catana 47, Mistress anchored in El Port de la Selva, Costa Brava, Spain

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Just Cruising With George Day

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Island Packet’s Sails Are Full

The Annapolis sailboat show is the biggest sales event of the year for most companies in the sailing business. ...
On October 17, 2018 / By George Day

2017 Dufour 512GL

Original owners moved up to a larger Dufour after only one season, creating an excellent opportunity for you to own a virtually New boat, Offered at over a 100 K less than replacement. She is a three cabin three head layout featuring an oak interior. Sail handling is easy with her roller furling genoa, stack pack main and electric winches. Full Raymarine electronic package. Many more added options. Smaller trades considered. Please contact Northstar Yacht Sales (401) 683-9200 for more information or to schedule a private showing.

Dock Talk

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Sailing Hall of Fame to Head to Newport

Over the past few months there has been much discussion as to where the National Sailing Hall of Fame should reside. This past Tuesday the board of directors ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Daedalus: Global Range, Zero Emissions

80-Ft. Clean Energy Catamaran Revealed at Annapolis Sailboat Show (Chesapeake Bay Magazine) A first-of-its-kind, hydrogen-powered catamaran went public at the Annapolis Boat Show last weekend. Daedalus Yachts, ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Special Discount Offered for Military Members

The Log reports on a new offering from the ASA for soldiers and veterans. The American Sailing Association is offering classes at a discounted rate as a “thank ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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ATN’s New Multi Awning

Stretched between the cap shrouds, mast and headstay and hoisted with the spinnaker halyard, the ATN Multi Awning covers all of the forward deck, cooling the whole boat ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Point Nemo: Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility

Where do you go to get away from it all? When the stress of everyday life pushes you to search for the most remote point on Earth, ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Not Your Grandparents’ Sails

Tom Mullen of Forbes magazine sat down with Ken Read (NorthSails) to discuss how technology impacts sails. Making sailboats blast across ocean waves with speed and efficiency ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Before reading on, please complete this week’s survey.

Do you have refrigeration in your boat’s galley?

Thanks to all who answered our survey question on whether or not you have an electric winch or winches on your boat. 35% of those who answered do and 65% do not. The most common electric winch is a halyard winch, followed by the primary sheet winches. Of those who do not have electric winches aboard, only 12% say they plan to add one or more. One reader wrote to say that adding or upgrading to electric winches was “too expensive” so he had chosen to use a hand held WinchRite, which he can us on all of his winches.

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BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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Preventing Seasickness

Well, it happens to the best of us. No one likes getting seasick but everyone has a theory ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Take the Strain Off Your Anchor Chain

Reduce the load on your anchor and provide for more elasticity of your anchor chain by using a snubber. ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Top-Down and Bottom-Up Furling Systems

Are you looking into continuous line furling systems? Diego Sosa of sail-world.com has some useful diagrams to help explain ...
On July 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Boating Knots

For your summer guests here’s a fun site to help them with their knot tying skills. Move the ...
On July 3, 2018 / By George Day

BOAT REVIEWS

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Docking Techniques

COOL THINGS TO DO

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Sailing Convention for Women

This daylong event with over 30 workshops is offered for women from beginners to experts. Workshops are held shoreside ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Underwater Sculpture in the Maldives

An Underwater Sculpture in the Maldives Is the Perfect Monument to Climate Change The Maldives are the lowest ...
On September 6, 2018 / By George Day
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The Best Snorkeling Spots in the Florida Keys

There are so many beautiful spots for snorkeling in the Florida Keys. Coastal Livinghas picked the top 10. Why not ...
On August 29, 2018 / By George Day
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Hylas Rendezvous

Do you own a Hylas or are thinking about getting one? Mark your calendar for joining other owners and ...
On August 22, 2018 / By George Day

TECH TALK

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Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

As winter comes to the Northern Hemisphere, people are hauling their boats, with some planning on covering their boats ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Preventing Seasickness

Well, it happens to the best of us. No one likes getting seasick but everyone has a theory ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks

LAUNCHES

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The New Oceanis 46.1: The Latest Generation Family Cruiser Debuts This Fall

The Oceanis 46.1 is the latest in our range of sailing yachts dedicated to blue water cruising. Based on the wildly successful Oceanis 51.1, she has all the ...
On July 3, 2018 / By George Day
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Guillaume Verdier: The Frenchman Who is Designing the Future of Sailing

Yacht design has evolved rapidly in the last decade with the development of swinging keels, foils, wing sails and much more. And one designer has left his creative ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day
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Really Cool New Frers 57-Foot Cruiser Pushes the High-Tech Envelope

The pairing of a world renowned naval architect with a builder whose name is synonymous with some of the fastest and most illustrious racing yachts on the globe, ...
On December 6, 2017 / By George Day
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Joshua class announced for the 2022 Golden Globe Race

The story of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s battle to stay ahead of French yachtsman Bernard Moitessier in the 1968/9 Sunday Times Golden Globe solo round the world Race is ...
On August 22, 2017 / By George Day

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

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Sail Cargo is Living the Sustainable Dream

Sail Cargo is a new organization that has set out on the west coast of Costa Rica to build ...
On June 6, 2018 / By George Day

Charter Chatter

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Don’t Look Like a Charter Newbie

Most experienced charterers and liveaboard sailors can spot a bareboat rookie a mile away. But first-timers need not worry ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks

CRUISING GREEN

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Strange ‘Dead Zone’ Found Under the Sea of Oman: No Oxygen, No Life.

Author Colm Gorey penned the article below for The Silicon Republic about a strange phenomenon that has been discovered that is both fascinating and alarming. “A group ...
On May 2, 2018 / By George Day
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“Ghost” Fishing Gear Clogging World’s Oceans is Having Catastrophic Effect, Report Says

We have sailed across the Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans twice and on the long offshore passages we have seen lots of lost or abandoned fishing gear. We ...
On March 14, 2018 / By George Day

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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Steak Tacos with Pineapple

So quick and easy, yet so good. Here is a great recipe from Food and Wine that you can ...
On October 18, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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Classic Guacamole

Avocados appear to be in the same category as bacon. You either love it or hate it. For the ...
On October 11, 2018 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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Mindbender

When you hear sailors talking about an “Asym” what sail are they referring to? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. ...
On October 17, 2018 / By George Day