CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

This moody shot of a cargo ship was taken by J. Brad Peek from the deck of his Leopard 40, Fuzzy Logic.

We want to see where you are sailing! Send your shots to us at cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.

Just Cruising With George Day

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Hunkered Down in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is now basically closed and boats cruising there for the winter are hunkered down somewhere whether they ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

Mantus Marine Stainless Steel Clamps

Simply, snap clamps to the rail and allows to easily and quickly mount and dismount items to/from the rail. Ideal for mounting solar panels, lights, speakers, cup holders, electronics and much more… Material: 316 Stainless Steel . Available for 3 sizes of stainless steel tubing: 7/8 inch (22mm), 1 inch (25mm), 1 1/4 inch (32mm)

Up Front

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Wind Generators: Readers Respond

Hi George, We had a KISS on our old boat and it was fine. Not like a helicopter taking off ...
On February 28, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

Dock Talk

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Must-Have Safety Equipment

The custom Maine boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has looked through the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual report of Recreational Boating Statistics and has come up with a list of suggestions as ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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50 Feet Apart In Florida

(Trade Only Today) – By executive order of the governor, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced that all recreational boats in the state must maintain ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Tall Ship in Dana Point Harbor, CA Sinks

Owned by the Ocean Institute, an education organization in Dana Point, CA, the Pilgrim began sinking at its dock over the weekend. The ship, a full scale replica ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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America’s Cup Events Being Canceled

As Covid-19/Coronavirus spreads around the world, events are being canceled and the latest is one of the events leading up to the America’s Cup to be held in ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Evicted from St. Maartin

With disruption and quarantines affecting everyone everywhere, it is no surprise that cruisers and sailors in the Caribbean, who are used to moving freely from island nation to ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Canals of Venice Running Clear

(Post Magazine) – There is not much in the Good News department of the Coronavirus so its nice to recognize one bit of silver lining. Venice, Italy is ...
On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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

What will be the major project you’ll undertake on your boat in 2020?

Thanks to all who answered last week’s survey on cabin heaters on our boats. Of all who answered, and a lot of readers did, 80% have some sort of cabin heater. Of those, 32% have central AC with heat, 22% have separate AC with heat in each cabin, 22% have diesel heaters, 7% have electric heaters and 3% have a stove or fireplace. The most popular brands of heaters in descending order are: CruiseAir, Espar, Dometic, Webasto, Wallas and Dickinson.

BOAT REVIEWS

Boat Reviews 0

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Climbing a Mast Unassisted

WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK

Mindbender 0
Mindbender

Why would you put a swivel between your anchor and anchor chain? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...
On April 8, 2020 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Classic Mozzarella Pizza

(Bon Appetit) – Right now comfort food is high on the list of what to make for dinner. Something ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Sailmakers Turn to Sewing Masks

(US News) – Many people and businesses are stepping up to help out the caregivers who are on the ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Hurricane Predictions for 2020

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June – November and the experts are now beginning to make their ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Reviews 0
Pure Elegance and Performance in the New X-4o

The new X-Yachts pure X4o was recently named the 2020 European Yacht of the Year by an international panel ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Dock Talk 0
Must-Have Safety Equipment

The custom Maine boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has looked through the U.S. Coast Guard’s annual report of Recreational Boating Statistics and ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

LAUNCHES

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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 ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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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
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 ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day
Launches 0
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

TECH TALK

Tech Talk 0
Sailmakers Turn to Sewing Masks

(US News) – Many people and businesses are stepping up to help out the caregivers who are on the ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Tech Talk 0
Soft Attachment Snatch Blocks

Ronstan has released versatile new soft-attachment snatch blocks in three sizes for keelboats. The new blocks are built to ...
On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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Check Out the Miami Boat Show This Weekend

The Miami International Boat Show starts today and runs through February 17 giving you plenty of time to head ...
On February 14, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Upcycling Yacht Sails: Giving Sailcloth a Second Life

Cape Horn Sails is a small family company from Chile dedicated to reusing discarded sails from yachts that have ...
On December 6, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Florida’s Holiday Boat Parades for 2019

Every year there seems to be more boat parades during the holiday season – the parades occur anytime from ...
On November 15, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
Cool Things to Do 0
No Experience Necessary: Race 40,000 Miles Round the World

Every year, people from all walks of life sign up for one or more of eight legs in a ...
On November 1, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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Travel Advisory From The Moorings

The Moorings has issued a statement regarding the everchanging conditions of the Coronovirus worldwide. They have geared their statements ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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Hurricane Predictions for 2020

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June – November and the experts are now beginning to make their ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Man Overboard Techniques

Noonsite and Duncan Wells, a RYA instructor will be providing a series on possible man overboard situations and how ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Gelcoat Repair Tips and Techniques

From Jamestown Distributors, a mail order/online company with all the supplies you need, comes this primer of gelcoat repair. ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
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Is Your Boat Safe From Thieves?

Do you leave your boat for any period of time? A boat in storage can be an invitation to ...
On March 13, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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Classic Mozzarella Pizza

(Bon Appetit) – Right now comfort food is high on the list of what to make for dinner. Something ...
On April 3, 2020 / By Sandy Parks
For the Hungry Crew 0
Baileys Brownies

For comfort, some people go for chocolate and some go for liquor. This recipe from Delish conveniently covers both ...
On March 27, 2020 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

Mindbender 0
Mindbender

Why would you put a swivel between your anchor and anchor chain? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...
On April 8, 2020 / By George Day