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 0In Surprise Move, the DOD to Cease Sharing Vital Satellite Weather Data with NOAA
The Department of Defense unexpectedly decided in June that it’s Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, which has been sharing vital ...
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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Dock Talk 0
Mindbender
What is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. ...
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Boat Reviews 0
New Fountaine Pajor 41 Cruising Cat Makes a Perfect Family Cruiser
During the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown by leaps and bounds and has continued to innovate ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Dutch Builder Launches 56-foot Explorer-Style, Pilothouse Sloop
The Dutch builder KM Yacht Builders has been building aluminum explorer-style sailing vessels since 1998 and recently announced the launch of a new Van de Stadt-designed 56-foot Stadtship ...
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Dock Talk 0
The Bahamas Jacks Up Fees for Visting Cruisers
On July 1, the new Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by the Bahamian parliament earlier this year, went into effect and drastically increases the fees visiting ...
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Triple Amputee Completes Record Setting, 7,000-Mile Solo Pacific Crossing
Here’s an inspirational story about an intrepid British that proves the human spirit can triumph even after devastating injuries. And, it reinforces what all sailors know that sailing ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Hallberg-Rassy Introduces Innovative New 370 Family Cruiser
It is always news in the cruising community when Swedish builder Hallberg-Rassy introduces a new model. The brand has a well-earned reputation for building boats that truly work ...
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 Fountaine Pajor 41 Cruising Cat Makes a Perfect Family Cruiser
During the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown by leaps and bounds and has continued to innovate ...
WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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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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Dock Talk 0Mindbender
What is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
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Boat Reviews 0New Fountaine Pajor 41 Cruising Cat Makes a Perfect Family Cruiser
During the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown ...
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Boat Reviews 0Dutch Builder Launches 56-foot Explorer-Style, Pilothouse Sloop
The Dutch builder KM Yacht Builders has been building aluminum explorer-style sailing vessels since 1998 and recently announced the ...
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Dock Talk 0The Bahamas Jacks Up Fees for Visting Cruisers
On July 1, the new Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by the Bahamian parliament earlier this year, ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
In Surprise Move, the DOD to Cease Sharing Vital Satellite Weather Data with NOAA
The Department of Defense unexpectedly decided in June that it’s Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, which has been sharing vital ...
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 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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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Dock Talk 0
Mindbender
What is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
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