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Volvo Ocean Race Passes the Cape Verde Islands

Here’s a great video from the VOR as the fleet passes the Cape Verde Islands… Cape Verde has provided the boats with the option to go north or ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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The Film With Jean-du-Sud Around the World Re-Mastered in HD

What many consider the greatest sailing film ever made has been re-mastered in High Definition thanks to the generosity of Don Peebles, a New York sailing enthusiast. The ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race Registration Opens, Includes New Youth Class

The Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race has opened registration for its 20th anniversary, which will commence on June 19, 2015. Supported by the Beverly Yacht Club of Marion, ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Waterway Guides Release Newest Editions

Waterway Guide Media has release four newly updated 2015 editions of the Waterway Guide: Bahamas, Southern, Atlantic ICW and Chesapeake Bay. Updated annually by on-the-water cruising editors and ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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USCG, Good Samaritan Rescue Sailor in the Chesapeake

The Coast Guard assisted with the rescue of a sailor Monday after the man’s 33-foot sailboat caught fire five miles west of Windmill Point in the Chesapeake Bay. Rescued ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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PredictWind Improves Swell Forecasting, Adds New Locations

PredictWind has made significant improvements to their swell forecasting models and added new locations worldwide. By integrating the new 50km global wind forecast with ocean current data they have created ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349

Last winter, right after the Strictly Sail Miami show, we had the chance to test a few of the new boats that premiered there. The brand new Jeanneau ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Seven Sea-Tested Sailing Tips for Low Visibility

Here’s another great set of tips from our friend Capt. John from skippertips.com… Not many things cause as much tension underway as low visibility. Pea-soup fog, blinding squall, ...
On October 22, 2014 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What time of day is the “dog watch”? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from the correct answers. Thanks ...
On October 16, 2014 / By Administrator
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Maine to Massachusetts Cruising Yacht Rally Announced

The Marion Bermuda Race and Harraseeket Yacht Club are thrilled to announce a cruising yacht rally from Maine to Marion in advance of the 2015 Marion to Bermuda ...
On October 16, 2014 / By Administrator