CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

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Just Cruising With George Day

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To Catch a Fish

Whenever we are going somewhere in open water on our boat we always have a fishing line trolling off ...
On May 22, 2019 / By George Day

Up Front

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Pros and Cons of Guns Onboard

Dear George, We are 5 years into a circumnavigation from the U.S.A. Presently our boat is in Malaysia.I am ...
On May 22, 2019 / By George Day

Dock Talk

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Stormy Conditions Leads to Wife Falling Overboard, Husband Charged With Her Death

This story which comes from mysailing.com.au can serve as a cautionary tale. A husband and wife set sail on their 16-foot catamaran, off the coast of Brazil in ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Helicopter Hits Power Wires During a Rescue Off Martinique: Watch Video

Last month in the waters off Martinique a rescuer and victim were being winched aboard a helicopter from the civil protection branch of the French government when the ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Bond, James Bond Seen in the Caribbean Sailing. New Bond Film Coming

The actor Daniel Craig was seen in Jamaica, aboard a sloop filming the opening scenes for the next Bond movie. The Mirror has additional footage of the actor ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Canada Adopting New Measures to Protect Whales in Their Waters

(Seattle Times) – In order to promote orcas’ access to their food, Canada is enacting measures to limit vessel noise and disturbance and commercial and recreational fishing in ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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How Soon Will a New Shipping Route Appear? Across the Arctic Ocean Via the North Pole

As climate change speeds up, new shipping routes are being contemplated, moreso than ever before. Passages such as the Northern Sea Route, the Northwest Passage and a trans-Arctic ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Golden Greed: Claims For a Sunken Treasure Ship Prove False

(CNN) – Rumors have circulated for years about the Dmitri Donskoii, an armored cruiser that sank during the Russo-Japanese War. A South Korean company claimed to have discovered ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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

Can you navigate using a sextant and celestial navigation?

Many thanks to all who replied to our survey on your favorite cruising grounds around the world. We had a lot of replies and several ties in the voting for the top five spots. First: The Caribbean (including the USVI and BVI); Second: The Eastern Mediterranean; Third: tied between the South Pacific and the Bahamas; Fourth: tied between the Pacific Northwest and the Northeastern U.S. from Long Island Sound to Nova Scotia; and, Fifth: tied between the Chesapeake Bay and Croatia.

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BOAT REVIEWS

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Grand Soleil Yachts

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
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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
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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, ...
On December 6, 2017 / By George Day

TECH TALK

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Dos and Don’ts for Maintaining an Awlgrip Finish

Now in the midst of the spring season you may be taking a closer look at the finish of ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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So Many Apps to Choose From, Here Are Ten Best Sailing Apps for 2019

There is an amazing number of sailing apps out there and Waterborne has gathered together a top 10 list. ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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While Making Plans for Summer Cruising, Why Not Stop in NYC at the City’s First New Marina in Fifty Years

Welcome to ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina, NYC’s first new marina in over 50 years. With over 100 berths for vessels ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Is Your Boat in the Caribbean? Ready to Sail North? Join the Spring Rally

The Spring Rally will depart the Virgin Islands on May 4 from Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, ...
On April 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Salty Dawg Sailing Association™ Announces Summer Rallies to Maine and Nova Scotia

Enjoy a Downeast Adventure to “chill” in the cool weather. Delight in the coastal beauty and culinary wonders of ...
On April 19, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Martinique’s Boat Show

If you need an excuse to head to Martinique, why not go to the first ever Martinique Boat Show ...
On April 12, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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Catamarans Make Great Charter Boats for Sailors and Non-Sailors

As time goes on more and more people are choosing to charter catamarans over monohulls. If you haven’t yet ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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Life Aboard: Power Aboard

The Tucker family live aboard Rogue, their 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 50. In a blog on 36degrees news they discuss ...
On January 25, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Essential Upgrades to an Offshore Cruising Boat

Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat. When you are ...
On January 10, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Managing Money While Cruising

Patrick and Rebecca Childress have been cruising aboard their 40-ft sailboat Brick House for over 10 years. Their blog, ...
On November 15, 2018 / By Sandy Parks
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7 Tips for Night Sailing

There can be something magical about sailing at night but it is different and you do have to take ...
On November 8, 2018 / By George Day

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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Pusser’s Painkillers

Certain drinks just seem as though they are made to be drunk while sitting in the cockpit with friends, ...
On May 17, 2019 / By Sandy Parks
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Strawberry Daiquiri Bites

Forget chocolate covered strawberries. Lets get to the good stuff. From the Food Network comes this fun recipe for ...
On May 13, 2019 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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Mindbender

What are the primary currents that makeup the North Atlantic Gyre? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
On May 22, 2019 / By George Day