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The Newport Boat Show is a Must See This September

The Newport International Boat Show (September 15-17) encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to enjoy everything the City-by-the-Sea has to offer while experiencing a full range ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
Cool Things to Do 0
Caribbean Gypsy Soul Music Performed by a Live-aboard Couple

Stell and Snuggs, professional musicians, sailors and troubadours from New York City are performing a fundraiser at a community sailing school near Denver Colorado on September 1st. Community ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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Updated Analysis Suggests Atlantic Hurricane Season to be Stronger than Expected

In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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A Guide to Everything You Should Know About Visual Communication

Pete Dubler’s review of visual communication devices was previously published in BWS. From our boat anchored alone between cities off the Indian River on July 4th, with NASA’s ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
Boat Reviews 0
Hunter 40

When Hunter filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was subsequently purchased by Marlow Acquisitions, LLC, it was hard to see what direction the new company would be headed. The ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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Gunboat Fixer-Upper, For Sale Cheap

If you’re the sort of bargain hunter who’s constantly on the lookout for the ultimate boat deal, you’ll be interested to hear that the once-gorgeous Gunboat 55 catamaran ...
On August 11, 2016 / By Administrator
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Setting Out to be the 1st Canadian-born Sailor to Circumnavigate Alone and Non-stop

One hundred thirty gallons of water. One hundred and sixty gigabytes’ worth of music. And one trusty sextant. Those are just a few of the vital necessities Ottawa, ...
On August 11, 2016 / By Administrator
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The U.S. Coast is in an Unprecedented Hurricane Drought

Hurricanes, large and small, have eluded U.S. shores for record lengths of time. As population and wealth along parts of the U.S. coast have exploded since the last ...
On August 11, 2016 / By Administrator
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Dodging Hurricanes and Ice on a North Atlantic Crossing

On an eastward crossing of the North Atlantic solo sailor Trevor Robertson dodged Hurricane Bertha and encountered Cristobal in his gaff cutter Iron Bark. Then on the way ...
On August 11, 2016 / By Administrator
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What is the fitting that attaches the boom to the mast called? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...
On August 11, 2016 / By Administrator