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  Dock Talk 0

  Details of Rescue 200 miles off the Coast of Iceland

  When Morrie Piersol opened the front door to his, I greeted him with, “Good to see you!” To which he replied, with a laugh, “It’s good to be ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Sailor Found Drifting in Shipping Lanes off Portugal

  A Spanish newspaper is reporting that a sailor rescued from a busy Atlantic shipping lane by the crew of a passing yacht, is Ron Beasley, who has been ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mad Max Makeshift Magic

  Cruisers often have to rely on their own resources when something breaks, needs to be replaced or invented, especially for must-have items.  Sometimes the parts used for make-shift ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dismal Swamp Canal to Re-Open in September

  The Dismal Swamp Canal is scheduled to reopen to vessel traffic by the end of September, with the Lake Drummond Reservation and Feeder Ditch opening to canoes and ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Explorer Going on an Expedition to the North Pole by Sailboat

  Picture the North Pole. What does it look like in your mind? Ice as far as the eye can see? In the past, that is what the area ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Tour des Yoles in Martinique

  The Tour des Yoles Rondes de Martinique is currently underway but maybe it should be on your calendar for 2018. The Tour des Yoles Rondes de Martinique is ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Tech Talk 0

  Some Propane Dos and Don’ts

  There’s nothing more satisfying than capping a pleasant day on the water with a good meal, be it burgers and dogs on the grill or some fancy, culinary ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Smart Charging

  Previously published in BWS. Marine engines come with an alternator rated between 50 and 70 amps as standard equipment. This is spec’d to charge the starting battery and ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Building a la Francaise

  Boats have changed and the process of building them has even more so. Beneteau, the world’s largest production boat builder, shares some secrets to developing lighter boats with ...

  On August 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What type of sailboat has the mast set far forward and no head sail? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...

  On August 2, 2017 / By Administrator