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Cruising Shot of the Week
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Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0The Sailing Museum Opens in Newport, RI
In early May, the brand-new Sailing Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time. The museum ...
Up Front
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UP FRONT 0Good Seamanship is an Obligation, Not an Option
I wish to continue sharing a concern I have been sharing here and there over the last few years ...
Dock Talk
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One Sailor, Two Dogs Rescued by Coast Guard in Hawaii
(kauainownews.com) – The Wind Rush, a 32-foot sailboat was disabled with fouled sails and inoperable engine about five miles off Ka’ena Point on the island of O’ahu. The ...
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Four Sailors Rescued Off Long Island
(Boston 25 News) – U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod members were able to resuce four sailors about 100 nautical miles south of Long Island Sound, NY. ...
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Dock Talk 0
Orcas Attack a Sailboat Leaving the Vessel Rudderless
(pbo.co.uk) – Zoe Barlow was sailing with her husband Martyn on their Sun Odyssey 40 sailboat last year from Spain to Morocco when along the Spanish coast they ...
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Rescuers Come to Aid of Tall Ship Off Gold Coast Seaway, Australia
A 120 foot sailboat needed the Gold Coast Water Police to come to its aid as it was attempting to enter the Gold Coast Seaway and port of ...
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How Small is Too Small?
(sail-world.com) – British sailor Andrew Bedwell is planning a transatlantic trip from St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada to Lizard Point, Cornwall, UK in the Big C for a world ...
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78 Year Old Connecticut Sailor Singlehanding Transatlantic
(Stamfordadvocate.com) – David Tunick, a resident of Stamford, CT is in final preparations for his trip across the Atlantic from Spain to his home in Connecticut. Tunick will ...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
The US President’s Official Yachts: A Terrible End
Survey Question of the Week
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Question of the Week 0Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please pause for a moment to take this week’s survey so we can share the results ...
BOAT REVIEWS
WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please pause for a moment to take this week’s survey so we can share the results ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
What number normally designates “marine grade” stainless steel? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn ...
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UP FRONT 0
Good Seamanship is an Obligation, Not an Option
I wish to continue sharing a concern I have been sharing here and there over the last few years ...
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Dock Talk 0One Sailor, Two Dogs Rescued by Coast Guard in Hawaii
(kauainownews.com) – The Wind Rush, a 32-foot sailboat was disabled with fouled sails and inoperable engine about five miles ...
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Dock Talk 0Four Sailors Rescued Off Long Island
(Boston 25 News) – U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod members were able to resuce four sailors about ...
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Dock Talk 0Orcas Attack a Sailboat Leaving the Vessel Rudderless
(pbo.co.uk) – Zoe Barlow was sailing with her husband Martyn on their Sun Odyssey 40 sailboat last year from ...
LAUNCHES
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Boat Reviews 0
Dusseldorf 2019
This is the 50th anniversary of the Dusseldorf Boat Show, running through January 27. With over 1,500 sailboats and motorboats its as if being a kid in a ...
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Boat Reviews 0
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 ...
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Launches 0
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 ...
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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, ...
TECH TALK
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Tech Talk 0Know the Different Types of Corrosion
Rust and corrosion can be a curse of boating and its important to keep your eye out for corrosion ...
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Tech Talk 0Buying a Watermaker?
Here are some helpful tips from mysailing.com.au for when you think about installing a watermaker. Things to consider include ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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Cool Things to Do 0Hilton Head’s Iconic Red and White Lighthouse
If you are cruising along the eastern seaboard this summer and have plans to stop arouind Hilton Head, SC ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Last Call for Bermuda Race 2022
(Sail-World) – This year’s Bermuda race will start on June 17 and the last call for entries is April ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Seven Seas U
All you need is the Internet—and a desire to learn! Seven Seas Cruising Association can help you learn the ...
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Cool Things to Do 0120 Vessels in U.S. are Designated Historic Landmarks
(New York Times) – The National Park Service has designated 120 vessels as historic landmarks. What better way to ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0Charter Yacht Ownership
One way to afford to buy a sailboat is to keep the boat in charter for a few years ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Protect Your Knees Onboard
Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on your knees pulling lines, hauling in a winch ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Teak Maintenance Aboard Your Boat
(Sail Universe) – Teak is famed for its various grains of hard and softwood, making it naturally adhesive and ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Roller Furler Maintenance
(godownsize.com) – Roller furlers are a “must-have piece of equipment” for many sailors and it pays to perform regular ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Rules of the Road
Its springtime and time to get your head back in the game. Waterway Guide has a great article on ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0Classic Ceviche
Here is a classic ceviche recipe from foodandwine.com, you can always add your own favorite toppings and add-ins but ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0RumChata Cupcakes
As delish.com states, “Boozy cupcakes are way better than non-boozy cupcakes.” Using a box of vanilla cake mix as ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What number normally designates “marine grade” stainless steel? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn ...
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