Cruising Shot of the Week
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Cruising Shot of the Week 0Beavertail Lights, Jamestowm Rhode Island
This picture of Beavertail Light, Jamestown, Rhode Island was taken by Carol Conner who lives and cruises out of ...
Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0American Solo Sailor Erica Lush Competing at Highest Level in France
Erica Lush, who hails from Jamestown, Rhode Island originally, is a professional sailor and has been an accomplished racer ...
Up Front
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Cool Things to Do 0The Newport International Boat Show Is Almost Here – Cruise on By, September 11-14, 2025!
One of the largest and most prestigious in-water events in the Northeast, the expanded Newport International Boat Show spans ...
Mack
Leisure
Dock Talk
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America Will Challenge for the America’s Cup. Ken Reed to Lead the Charge
Since 1851, before the Civil War, American sailors have held or challenged for the America’s Cup, a sailboat regatta to determine what nation or nation-syndicate is the best ...
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Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
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Is the New CayCube a Better Mouse Trap?
We’ve been in dozens of cruiser gatherings –in cockpits, on beaches, in raft ups—and inevitably at some point the discussion –among men particularly—turns to the issue of on-board ...
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Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
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Mindbender
What are the inter-tropical convergance zones? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many thanks to everyone who ...
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Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
Carbon Cat
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Survey Question of the Week
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Question of the Week 0Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
BOAT REVIEWS
New Beneteau First 60 Pushes the Design Envelope to the Limit
When Groupe Beneteau decided to create the all-new First 60, which is the largest boat in the First line, they turned to Italian designers Biscontini Yacht Design with ...
WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Dock Talk 0America Will Challenge for the America’s Cup. Ken Reed to Lead the Charge
Since 1851, before the Civil War, American sailors have held or challenged for the America’s Cup, a sailboat regatta ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
American Solo Sailor Erica Lush Competing at Highest Level in France
Erica Lush, who hails from Jamestown, Rhode Island originally, is a professional sailor and has been an accomplished racer ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
What does the old adage “a pound for every foot of waterline” refer to? Send your answers to ...
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
Where on your boat would you find a “pucker string”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...
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Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
LAUNCHES
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Boat Reviews 0
Dutch Builder Contest Introduces 63CS Couple’s Cruiser
Now in it’s 60th year, the Dutch boat builder Contest Yachts recently announced that it has completed the design work and specifications for their new 63CS sloop. The ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Innovative Wauquiez 55 Center-Cockpit Cruiser
Wauquiez, the venerable French boat builder, has not introduced a new model since it launched the 42 in 2018. And, when it did go public with the new ...
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Boat Reviews 0
New Solaris 55 to Mark Builder’s 50th Anniversary
Solaris Yachts in Italy is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business by launching a brand new version of their popular Solaris 55. The new design, drawn by Soto ...
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Boat Reviews 0
LM 46: Cold-Molded Comfort, Modern Performance
There’s something about Maine-built boats that sets them and their owners apart. It has to do with tradition, honesty and a deep commitment to craftsmanship. It is no ...
TECH TALK
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Dock Talk 0Is the New CayCube a Better Mouse Trap?
We’ve been in dozens of cruiser gatherings –in cockpits, on beaches, in raft ups—and inevitably at some point the ...
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Dock Talk 0In-Depth Guide to Building a Solar Charging System for Your Boat
Solar panels have long been the best passive solution for keeping your boat’s batteries topped up and many of ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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The Newport International Boat Show Is Almost Here – Cruise on By, September 11-14, 2025!
One of the largest and most prestigious in-water events in the Northeast, the expanded Newport International Boat Show spans ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Do You Want to Sail to the Caribbean with the Salty Dawgs This Fall? June 24 Webinar Tells You How
Plans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s 2025 Caribbean Rally. This year will mark the 15th ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail Caribbean Teaches Life Skills as Well as Seamanship
This is a bit of a plug for an ASA summer program for teens but we know the program ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Race to Alaska Changes to Biennial Format in 2026
The Race to Alaska, known as R2AK, announced in March that the engineless sailing event from Port Townsend, WA ...
Charter Chatter
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Boat Reviews 0Lagoon Launches Mighty Mite Family Cruiser
The Lagoon 380 was one of the most popular cruising cats ever built. For several years the company tried ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Solo Sailor Shares Modifications that Make His Boat Safer and Easier to Sail
If we own our boats long enough and spend a lot of time aboard sailing and cruising, then most ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Refitting in Trinidad
By Bob Osborn After 17 years of hard use, Pandora, our 2007 semi-custom, Roger Martin designed 47-foot sloop was ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Problems with Paint Application Q & A
The Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Dinghy Security
As the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0Easym Healthy Baked Salmon
(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Baileys S’mores
Welcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What does the old adage “a pound for every foot of waterline” refer to? Send your answers to ...
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