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  Review Your Safety Equipment

  A great reminder from Andrew Cross of the importance of taking stock of “safety equipment requirements and recommendations” lists to show you what safety gear you have, but more ...

  On June 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Maine Maritime Students Rescue Sailor in Atlantic

  An excerpt from Day 41 of the Cruise Blog of TS State of Maine, Maine Maritime Academy Training Ship. Roughly 500 miles from Nova Scotia the bridge was contacted ...

  On June 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  UPDATE: 2018 Golden Globe Race

  June 14, 2015 marked the 46th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s departure from Falmouth UK back in 1968 to become the first person to sail singlehanded non-stop around the ...

  On June 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Will globe-wide high-speed internet become a reality?

  Globe-wide high-speed internet would truly be a boon for boaters, cruisers, and others who can’t be reached by a cable. Bill Gates tried in the ’90s until the ...

  On June 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender

  What does a purple flag on a beach warn you of?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Bone Island Regatta Boats Cruise to Havana

  For the first time in many years, American cruising boats have reached Cuba – legally! A Cuba travel organization and an American yacht club arranged for a group ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Tech Talk 0

  Which Adhesive Sealant is Best?

  Editor’s Note:  This article is from the British magazine Practical Boat Owner so prices quoted are in pounds. All of the products tested are available in the U.S. ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Lifeboat Assists Helicopter Rescue off Caldey Island, UK

  While sailing 10 miles south of Caldey Island in the UK, a 62-year-old crew member went over on his ankle and fell, suffering a cut to the back ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Team SCA Historic Winners of Leg 8 of Volvo Ocean Race

  Well, that’s one way of silencing the critics. Skipper Sam Davies and her Team SCA crew struck a resounding blow for women’s offshore sailing in the early hours ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Francis Joyon to Tackle the Jules Verne Trophy

  Since 2008, he has held the solo round the world record, but now Francis Joyon at the age of 59 is about to attempt what would be a ...

  On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator