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A Day in the Life During the VOR

They’re some of the toughest athletes on the planet, saying goodbye to loved ones for almost a year, as they traverse the globe’s oceans. Hardened Volvo Ocean Race ...
On March 19, 2015 / By Administrator
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Opposition Grows to ‘Members Only’ Marina Proposed for Little Harbour, Abaco

Little Harbour (locally known as the Hurricane Hole), one of Abaco’s few well protected natural anchorages and mooring fields, is the proposed site for the nearby Abaco Club ...
On March 19, 2015 / By Administrator
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Cruising Women 2-day Program in Annapolis

After an amazingly fun and informative program last year, the two-day Cruising Women program will again take participants through a range of cruising topics and skills. This year’s event ...
On March 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Fire Extinguisher Recall Announced

As boaters are about to begin the spring ritual of getting their boats ready for the season, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising they ...
On March 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Sailors band together to get relief to cyclone stricken Pacific Islanders

On Thursday, March 14, Cyclone Pam devastated the South Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, leaving death and destruction behind. In Vanuatu the emergency has ...
On March 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Dock Like a Pro – Use a Forward Bow Spring

Master this docking scenario with tips from our friend Capt. John of skippertips.com… Imagine that you have a stiff 25-knot breeze blowing down the pier. The dockmaster has assigned you ...
On March 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Catch a Two Can Sail Couples Cruising Seminar at the SW International Boat Show

Join Captains Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine for their popular couples cruising seminar on Saturday, March 28th at the SW International Boat Show in Houston, Texas. From choosing ...
On March 12, 2015 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What is the threaded fitting called that attaches the lower end of a shroud or stay to a chainplate? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue ...
On March 12, 2015 / By Administrator
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Florence Arthaud, Celebrated Solo Sailor, Dies at 57 in Helicopter Crash

Florence Arthaud, the French sailor who died at 57 in a helicopter crash in Argentina on Monday along with nine others, including two French Olympians, was celebrated by the French ...
On March 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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Tartan Yachts Announces New 3600

Here are images and notes from the design brief: The Tartan 3600 is conceived to be the perfect midsize “couples” cruising sailboat. Our boats tend to be cruised ...
On March 11, 2015 / By Administrator

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