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    Beavertail Lights, Jamestowm Rhode Island

    This picture of Beavertail Light, Jamestown, Rhode Island was taken by Carol Conner who lives and cruises out of ...

    On March 26, 2025 / By George Day

 

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Just Cruising With George Day

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    2025 Hurricane Season to be More Active than Usual

    It’s the first full week of May and time for our annual update on what the coming hurricane season ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day

Up Front

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    Readers React to the Abandonment of Time Aut at Sea

    Many thanks to the many readers who sent in comments regarding the story in last week’s Just Cruising column ...

    On January 15, 2025 / By George Day

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Dock Talk

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    Innovative MODX 70 Voyaging Cat with Inflatable Wing Sails

    You read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into park avenue style booms when furled. There are no ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day
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    New Documentary Chronicles Three Voyaging Women on a Mission

    A new sailing documentary was released in April called Women & the Wind. It is being screened at clubs and associations in Europe and South and North America ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day
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    Oceanography Students at Washington University Need Help from Cruising Community

    This week we heard from a student at the University of Washington regarding a scientific experiment involving a seaglider that has gone astray. She is looking for help ...

    On April 30, 2025 / By George Day
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    Wauquiez Yachts Introduces Revolutionary 55 World Cruiser

    In 2025, the French Wauquiez Yachts is celebrating its 60th anniversary and marking the event with the introduction of one it’s most innovative and even revolutionary designs. The ...

    On April 24, 2025 / By George Day
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    An Argument Against the Regular Deployment of Anchor Buoys

    In last week’s Cruising Compass, we ran a story about the uses of anchor trip lines and anchor buoys. Here’s a thoughtful take on the sunbect from Dick ...

    On April 23, 2025 / By George Day
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    Ciguatera Is a Serious Risk in the Tropics

    This winter, our friend Ronna Benjamin who is the wife of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s president Michael Benjamin, ate ashore at a good restaurant in the USVI, ...

    On April 16, 2025 / By George Day

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Survey Question of the Week

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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 ...

    On May 8, 2025 / By George Day

BOAT REVIEWS

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Innovative MODX 70 Voyaging Cat with Inflatable Wing Sails

You read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into park avenue style booms when furled. There are no ...

On May 7, 2025 / By George Day

Custom 68-Foot Sloop Masterfully Blends Classic Looks with Modern Performance

Introducing the New Pegasus 67-Foot Ultimate Couple’s Performance Cruiser

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Dufour Introduces New 54-Foot Family Cruiser with a Difference

On February 19, 2025

The Innovative Heyman 42PPH is a Real Head Turner

On February 19, 2025

J/Boats Introduces the New and Formidable J/40

On February 2, 2025

First Look at New Hallberg Rassy 370 to Launch in Summer of 2025

On January 22, 2025

Catalina 426 Hits the Cruising Sweet Spot

On January 15, 2025

WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK

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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 ...

    On May 8, 2025 / By George Day
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    Mindbender

    In compass navigation, what does the difference between true noth and magnetic north describe?   Send your answers to ...

    On May 8, 2025 / By George Day
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    Innovative MODX 70 Voyaging Cat with Inflatable Wing Sails

    You read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day
  • Dock Talk 0

    New Documentary Chronicles Three Voyaging Women on a Mission

    A new sailing documentary was released in April called Women & the Wind. It is being screened at clubs ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day
  • Just Cruising with George Day 0

    2025 Hurricane Season to be More Active than Usual

    It’s the first full week of May and time for our annual update on what the coming hurricane season ...

    On May 7, 2025 / By George Day
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    Oceanography Students at Washington University Need Help from Cruising Community

    This week we heard from a student at the University of Washington regarding a scientific experiment involving a seaglider ...

    On April 30, 2025 / By George Day

LAUNCHES

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    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 ...

    On July 31, 2024 / By George Day
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    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 ...

    On July 15, 2024 / By George Day
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    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 ...

    On May 22, 2024 / By George Day
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    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 ...

    On May 8, 2024 / By George Day

TECH TALK

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    In-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 ...

    On March 26, 2025 / By George Day
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    Zoleo Provides the Simplest Satellite, Cellular and Wi-Fi Comms Worldwide

    In the last two years, Zoleo has made great inroads with the cruising community and for good reason. For ...

    On March 26, 2025 / By George Day

COOL THINGS TO DO

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    Sail 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 ...

    On May 1, 2024 / By George Day
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    Race 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 ...

    On April 24, 2024 / By George Day
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    Sail Libra for Authentic Blue Water Experiences

    There’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...

    On April 17, 2024 / By George Day
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    Safety at Sea Seminars Save Lives

    If you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...

    On April 17, 2024 / By George Day

Charter Chatter

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    Explore the Spanish Mediterranean on a Bareboat Charter

    For North Americans, when the topic of chartering in the Med comes up, most of us tend to think ...

    On March 19, 2025 / By George Day

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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    Solo 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 ...

    On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
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    Refitting in Trinidad

    By Bob Osborn After 17 years of hard use, Pandora, our 2007 semi-custom, Roger Martin designed 47-foot sloop was ...

    On February 5, 2025 / By Administrator
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    Problems 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, ...

    On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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    Dinghy Security

    As the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...

    On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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    Easym Healthy Baked Salmon

    (lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...

    On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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    Baileys S’mores

    Welcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...

    On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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    Mindbender

    In compass navigation, what does the difference between true noth and magnetic north describe?   Send your answers to ...

    On May 8, 2025 / By George Day

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