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Worldwide DSC Calling Strategy for Recreational Vessels

Realizing there were countless cruisers who were not utilizing the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of Made Simple for Cruisers have ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Line Honors Victory and Multihull Race Record for Phaedo3 at the RORC Caribbean 600

Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70, Phaedo3 co-skippered by Brian Thompson, received line honors victory and the multihull race record when completing in the 600nm RORC Caribbean 600 Tuesday, February 23rd. Phaedo3 beat their existing 2015 ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Hail ‘Provo Radio’ when Entering Turks & Caicos Waters

Cruising boaters have reported that “Provo Radar” hailed them on VHF 16 as they entered the territorial waters of the Turks & Caicos, informing them that they should ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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Looking for a New Toy for your Boat? Check out the Lampuga

The Lampuga uses the e-surfboard format of electric drive shooting water-spewing thrust out at the board’s tail. The 15-hp drive uses a brushless synchronous motor powered by a ...
On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Latest in Water Generators

Previously published in BWS. Water powered the beginning of the Industrial Revolution when inventors and entrepreneurs discovered that a turning water wheel could be used to drive the ...
On March 2, 2016 / By Administrator
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Small Boat Review

Whether you are looking for your first boat or down-sizing from a larger cruising boat, there are plenty of pocket cruising boats out there that span the spectrum ...
On March 2, 2016 / By George Day
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Oyster 825 Polina Star Sank due to Unsound Lamination

In a statement released on 18 February 2016, Oyster Yachts said that joints in Polina Star‘s stub keel failed, “with the result that the keel loads were transferred away from the ...
On February 25, 2016 / By Administrator
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Boat Attacked in St. Croix Waters; Sailor Seriously Injured

A sailing community website reported Wednesday that a Frenchman sailing through the Virgin Islands on his way to Guadeloupe in January was attacked and seriously injured at sea. Read ...
On February 25, 2016 / By Administrator
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Caribbean Yacht Security: New Protocols When Transiting near Trinidad and Tobago

Float Plans have made a great impact on the Coast Guard’s ability to provide security coverage for vessels traveling into and out of Trinidad & Tobago waters, especially ...
On February 25, 2016 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

In which country would you fly this courtesy flag?[spacer height=”5px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”] Thanks to ...
On February 25, 2016 / By Administrator