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 ...
Leisure
Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0Traditional Polynesian Canoes Using Ancient Navigation Methods on Passage from Hawaii to Tahiti
On Tuesday morning, June 4, 2025, two traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, departed Hilo, Hawaii for the ...
Up Front
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UP FRONT 0A Veteran Cruiser Comments of Heaving To Techniques
In last week’s Cruising Compass, we ran a video made by Skip Novak on his techniques for heaving to. ...
Mack
Carbon Cat
Dock Talk
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Predictwind Introduces Anchor Alert App
As every cruiser knows, dragging anchor is, well, a drag, particularly if you are off the boat exploring a new landfall. Well, now, there’s an app for that. ...
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Canadian Smoke and Saharan Sand Fill the U.S. Skies
In an unusual confluence of events, the skies over the eastern half of North America and the Caribbean are definitely looking hazier than usual and the sun has ...
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Boat Reviews 0
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Dock Talk 0
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 ...
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
Oyster Introduces New 595 Series II
When Oyster Yachts launched hull number one of the new 595 two years ago, a modern Rob Humphries design, they already had 16 orders for the 60 footer. ...
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WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Traditional Polynesian Canoes Using Ancient Navigation Methods on Passage from Hawaii to Tahiti
On Tuesday morning, June 4, 2025, two traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, departed Hilo, Hawaii for the ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
What is the cause of the magnetic north as opposed to true north? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. ...
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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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Boat Reviews 0Oyster Introduces New 595 Series II
When Oyster Yachts launched hull number one of the new 595 two years ago, a modern Rob Humphries design, ...
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Dock Talk 0Predictwind Introduces Anchor Alert App
As every cruiser knows, dragging anchor is, well, a drag, particularly if you are off the boat exploring a ...
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Dock Talk 0Canadian Smoke and Saharan Sand Fill the U.S. Skies
In an unusual confluence of events, the skies over the eastern half of North America and the Caribbean are ...
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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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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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 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 ...
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Dock Talk 0Zoleo 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 ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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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 ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail 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 ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Safety at Sea Seminars Save Lives
If you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0Explore 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 ...
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 is the cause of the magnetic north as opposed to true north? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. ...
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