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U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Missing Mariner Enroute from Hawaii to British Columbia

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a British Columbia sailor last seen by a fellow mariner leaving Hilo, Hawaii, in his boat on Aug. 1. Lt. Donnie ...
On September 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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Nine Fortunate Souls Who Survived Being Lost at Sea

The sea is like a wet desert. There’s no food. There’s no shelter. Nothing to drink. In every direction, the view is the same: nothing. Plus, dangerous predators ...
On September 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What does dressing a yacht entail? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to last ...
On September 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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15 Illegals Found on Board a Catamaran in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia

The skipper of a catamaran has been sentenced in Guadeloupe for attempting to transport fifteen illegals by boat from St. Lucia to St. Thomas in the US Virgin ...
On September 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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A Letter From an Escapee

By Todd Duff I’m a former marine surveyor and a long-time cruiser who recently returned to the workforce as a yacht broker in the Caribbean and something quite ...
On September 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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New Sponsor for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association

The Team of Jack Martin & Associates and Pantaenius America are now proud co-sponsors of The Salty Dawg Sailing Association. Jack Martin & Associates and Pantaenius America are ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator
Tech Talk 0
Getting Started in Celestial Navigation

Ready to learn to use a sextant? Or maybe your celestial navigation skills are a little rusty? This video is a good starting point for gaining a better ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator
Cruising Green 0
Jacques Cousteau’s Grandson Is 3D Printing Coral Reefs

Climate change, water pollution and fishing practices have been decimating coral reefs for decades, threatening the ecosystem that’s home to 25 percent of all marine species. Within the ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator
Boat Reviews 0
Fountaine Pajot Celebrates its 40th Anniversary by Introducing the Lucia 40

Strictly Sail Miami has become one of America’s largest displays of multilhulls and larger cruising cats in particular. For several years, the size of the new cats and ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Emergency Signaling Devices

Previously published in BWS May 2016. Several years ago during the annual Fastnet Race from Cowes to Fastnet Rock and back, the crew of Rambler 100—a 100 foot ...
On September 28, 2016 / By Administrator