Browsing Archive 2016
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Dock Talk 0
Update: Donna Lange’s Nonstop Circumnavigation
Donna Lange, left Bristol, Rhode Island in July 2015 to conquer a second solo circumnavigation, and has had more than six months of offshore adventures, including a broken ...
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Ex-World Sailing Chief Voted Out for Trying to Oust Polluted Olympic Venue
The former chief executive of World Sailing has claimed he was fired for pushing to get rid of the polluted Guanabara Bay, Brazil as the venue for the ...
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How Well Do Anchor Swivels Reduce Twist?
Practical Sailor testers dig into anchoring accessories, including the new stainless-steel anchor swivel from Mantus. The theory behind using an anchor swivel is that the swivel releases any ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
In the northern hemisphere, when air masses move from high to low pressure which way do they deflect? Left or right?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, ...
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Tech Talk 0
How to Send Photos on Your Satellite Phone
Ever wonder how to send photos over your satellite phone without breaking the bank? Satellite phone speeds typically vary between 2.4kbps (Iridium and Inmarsat) to 9.6 kbps (Globalstar). ...
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Launches 0
Oyster 675
At the start of 2016, hull no. one of the Oyster 675 saw her deck being fitted by the skilled team at our Wroxham yard in Norfolk. Designed ...
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Cruising Green 0
Oceans to Have More Plastic Than Fish by 2050
The world’s oceans may have more plastic debris than fish by the year 2050, according to a report produced by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and published by the ...
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Website of the Week 0
SignalFlags Tool
The international maritime signal flags represent letters and numbers. In addition to the letter these flags have further meanings in seafaring. The SignalFlags Tool app tells you the ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Have You Inspected Your Chainplates Recently?
Pete Dubler takes us through his rigging refit. Previously published in BWS. Over the last few years Jill, my wife, and I have read lots of stories of ...
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Dock Talk 0
How Everyone Can Protect Coral Reefs
Even if you live far from coral reefs, you can have an impact on reef health and conservation. Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining the health ...
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