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Who’s Standing Out as Favorites for the America’s Cup – And Why?

Less than three weeks are left until the start of the Louis Vuitton qualifiers and playoffs and for the six teams in the America’s Cup the prospect of real battle ...
On May 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

In a gale warning what range of wind speeds should you expect? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Benjamin Franklin Was the First to Chart the Gulf Stream

Benjamin Franklin is known for shaping the Constitution, writing letters as a woman, chowing down on native foods and hosting an anatomy school in his home. What doesn’t ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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The Six Ingredients for Hurricane Formation

As we approach the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1 to November 30), observing the sea surface temperatures [SST] indicates the “hot spots” – no pun intended – ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Women’s Sailing Conference in Marblehead, MA

The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) has announced the 16th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) in ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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First Look: Neel 51

[spacer height=”5px”] Yachting World takes a first walkthrough of La Rochelle, France based Neel Trimaran’s new 51ft cruising trimaran during the La Grande Motte Multihull Show 2017. Watch ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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New Product: Elvstrom’s Blue Water Runner

The Blue Water Runner is a symmetric twin furling sail which is easy to furl away from the safety of the cockpit. Large sail – large fun. But ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Incredible Stories of Survival at Sea

A surfer who was recently rescued by helicopter off the coast of Britain after spending 32 hours at sea is the latest in a long series of maritime ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Coast Guard Finds Critical Aids-to-Navigation Shot and Sunk Near Block Island, Rhode Island

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis discovered a buoy sunk in the water with bullet holes near Block Island, Rhode Island. The crew was conducting regular aids-to-navigation ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailboat Grounded, Sailor Missing

The Coast Guard is searching for a man whose sailboat was discovered aground near Hatteras, Monday, May 1, 2017. Missing is Richard Tomlinson, 82, of Clearwater, Florida. Tomlinson ...
On May 4, 2017 / By Administrator