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Prepping for Medical Emergencies

In the Just Cruising column two weeks ago, I made some comments and recommendations regarding medical emergencies on cruising ...
On May 15, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

The Jackline Insurance Program: Insurance for Global Cruisers & Living Aboard

The Jackline Insurance Program by Gowrie Group – Risk Strategies is a comprehensive insurance program designed to protect yachts and their owners cruising throughout the world. Our team of experienced marine experts understand the cruising and liveaboard lifestyle and work with you to create an insurance solution that is tailored to your yacht and navigation plans. The Jackline Program includes key coverages important to cruisers, such as world-wide navigation, approval for living aboard with a crew of two, personal property coverage, mechanical breakdown, ice damage, pollution liability, loss of use, personal liability ashore, and more. The program is endorsed by Seven Seas Cruising Association and managed by Gowrie Group – Risk Strategies. Learn more at: www.risk-strategies.com/jackline or jacklinegowrie@risk-strategies.com.

Dock Talk

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What’s Your Hull Speed?

The Ocean Race, an around the world race is nearing its finish line, the boats racing last week from Newport, RI to Denmark in one of the final ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailboat Washes Ashore in Nags Head, NC

(thecoastlandtimes.com) – The True Love, a 33-foot sailboat washed ashore on a beach in Nags Head, NC last Thursday morning. May 1 the Coast Guard received a call ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Orca Interactions on the Atlantic Coasts of the Iberian Peninsula

Over the past couple of weeks there have been a lot of news stories regarding whale interactions occuring around the Strait of Gibralter and heading west and north ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Andrew Bedwell’s Transatlantic Crossing Ends Before It Begins

(pbo.co.uk) – A few weeks ago Cruising Compass reported on Andrew Bedwell’s dream, the Big C Atlantic Challenge, which was to sail a record setting small boat (3 ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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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 thoughts and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Do ...
On May 17, 2023 / By George Day
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John Stobart Has Passed, Age 93

(mvtimes.com) – One of the most renowed maritime artists, John Stobart died this past March. He was 93 years old. He developed a passion for ships and the ...
On May 11, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Ssailboat Buying Tips

Survey Question of the Week

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Survey of the Week

Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out our weekly survey so we can share your thoughts ...
On June 6, 2023 / By George Day

BOAT REVIEWS

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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 our weekly survey so we can share your thoughts ...
On June 6, 2023 / By George Day
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Mindbender

What does it mean when you say a ship is “hull down?” Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A ...
On June 6, 2023 / By George Day
Cruising Shot of the Week 0

Even the dogs enjoy on-the-water action. ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Promises Some Surprises

With the official northern hemisphere hurricane season starting today, June 1, we’ve been hearing and reading a lot about ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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What’s Your Hull Speed?

The Ocean Race, an around the world race is nearing its finish line, the boats racing last week from ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Sailboat Washes Ashore in Nags Head, NC

(thecoastlandtimes.com) – The True Love, a 33-foot sailboat washed ashore on a beach in Nags Head, NC last Thursday ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

LAUNCHES

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Hallberg-Rassy 400 Sets New Standard for Couple’s World Cruiser

The best builders with great reputations know that they need to deliver new boats that combine their company’s great DNA while also evolving new concepts. The new HR ...
On April 3, 2023 / By George Day
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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

TECH TALK

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Motorola’s Bluetooth Dongle Enables Satellite Communications on Any Smartphone

(pocket-lint.com) – Motorola’s Defy Satellite Link will add satellite communication to any device, as long as you are running ...
On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Bow Thrusters on Sailboats

Have you ever watched a sailboat come easily into a slip space with just a touch of a button? ...
On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

COOL THINGS TO DO

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Rouen Armada

If you have an open calendar this month, between June 8-18, the place to be is Rouen, France for ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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The Ocean Race Newport Stopover

What a great weekend to spend in Newport. The race around the world in the sport of sailing’s toughest ...
On May 11, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Dragonfly Open Yard, June 10, 2023

If you have thought about a fast cruising boat, how about a folding trimaran? Denmark’s Dragonflys are fast and ...
On April 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Sea Trial a NEEL in La Rochelle, France

NEEL Trimarans has a terrific offer for you. They will be exhibiting the NEEL 43 and NEEL 47 in ...
On February 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

Charter Chatter

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Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

Mike Pickering, in Yachting Monthly explains that post hurricanes and pandemic, the British Virgin Islands are back and better than ever. ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK

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Choose Your Gloves

Sailors often think about using gloves for racing but they can also be quite useful for cruisers. As the ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Choosing the Correct Adhesive

(allatsea.net) – There are many marine adhesives on the market and its important to know when to use either ...
On May 11, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Electrical Current Leakage

BoatUS has an article on measuring electrical current leakage from boats at docks in marinas and how to keep ...
On April 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Cleaning the Teak On Your Boat

(desperatesailors.com) – This article has suggestions for cleaning the teak onboard your boat, including the decks as well as ...
On March 17, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

FOR THE HUNGRY CREW

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No-Churn Ice Cream

Here is a treat for all ages that can be as simple as a straightforward vanila to “the sky ...
On June 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Grilled Elote Flatbread

(tasteofhome.com) – This is a fun twist on elote, the classic Mexican corn dish. Typically elote is a grilled ...
On May 11, 2023 / By Sandy Parks

MINDBENDER

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Mindbender

What does it mean when you say a ship is “hull down?” Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A ...
On June 6, 2023 / By George Day