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Frank Gehry’s First-Ever Yacht Is His Latest Architectural Wonder

Last July, at the end of a Friday afternoon, Frank Gehry landed at Barnstable Municipal Airport, on Cape Cod, accompanied by his son Alejandro and his friend Bobby ...
On October 8, 2015 / By Administrator
Tech Talk 0
Diagnosing Exhaust Elbow Failure and the Fix

Yanmar GM engines are common and reliable, but one weakness on the raw- water-cooled version is the exhaust elbow, where seawater is forced into the elbow at the ...
On October 7, 2015 / By Administrator
Website of the Week 0
Windyty

Windyty brings a wow factor to weather maps. This interactive map of global weather patterns is not only useful but really fun to use. You can choose from ...
On October 7, 2015 / By Administrator
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Yachtsman Refuses to be Rescued as he Drifts Towards North Sea Gas Platform

An 82-year-old yachtsman adrift in the North Sea refused to be airflifted to safety despite fears he could crash into a gas platform with more than 160 workers ...
On October 7, 2015 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
High Water and Storm Debris Warning For US East Coast

Record rainfall and high onshore winds have combined to wreak havoc on parts of the Chesapeake Bay and Intracoastal Waterway. Along with the persistent high water, several cruisers ...
On October 7, 2015 / By Administrator
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Considerations for a Well Stocked Medical Kit

Originally published in Blue Water Sailing. Written by Denny Emory. For cruising sailors, being able to cope with medical emergencies large and small may be the most significant factor ...
On October 7, 2015 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What is the class of knots called which are used to join two ends together?[spacer height=”20px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will ...
On October 1, 2015 / By Administrator
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Yacht Holed in Collision with Whale in South Africa

A yacht was badly damaged and three of its crew injured Saturday when it collided with a southern right whale in a regatta, just off the coast of ...
On October 1, 2015 / By Administrator
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New Zealand to Create Massive Marine Sanctuary

New Zealand has unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world’s most pristine ocean environments. ...
On October 1, 2015 / By Administrator
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Underwater Drone for Fish’s Eye View

Aerial drones are great for providing a bird’s eye view of our world. That said, some people are more interested in seeing a fish’s eye view of their ...
On October 1, 2015 / By Administrator

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