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  Two Canadian Sailors Sentenced for Setting Their Sailboat on Fire

  Two Canadian sailors were sentenced to 30 months in prison for intentionally setting their sailboat on fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Emerson Rome and Bradley Wise, ...

  On April 27, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dufour 560

  The spinnaker had just filled and was getting trimmed when someone hollered, “Heat it up!” I obliged from the windward helm and then watched our boatspeed jump while ...

  On April 27, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Survey Results

  Thank you to all those who responded to the last survey question: How do you prefer to get your cruising news, stories, seamanship and reviews? Not surprisingly since ...

  On April 26, 2017 / By Administrator
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  NOAA National Charting Plan

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to cease support for producing the 1,000-plus NOAA charts that millions of boaters use and rely on for safe navigation. ...

  On April 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Know the Basics of Flares and Distress Signals

  Visual distress signals (V.D.S.) are part of your boat’s safety equipment. Check them before you leave harbor for condition and if they have an expiration date, be sure ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Shining Sea: 75 Percent of Ocean’s Animals Glow

  The ocean is a dark, dark place. Below about 656 feet (200 meters), light doesn’t penetrate. Considering that the average depth of the ocean is around 14,000 feet ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Deaths Report Calls for Changes

  The organizers of the Clipper Round the World Race have been told they must “do more” to keep sailors safe on board its yachts following two deaths at ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Solo Yachtsman Found in Stormy Seas off New Zealand

  A cargo ship is on its way to pluck to safety a stricken solo yachtsman in distress off the New Zealand coastline. An Air Force Orion left Auckland ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Rogue Waves – Real-life Stories of the Destructive Power of the Sea

  The bulk of what is known about rogue waves comes from the accounts of survivors, some of whom lost crew members and friends in the experience. Rogue waves ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender

  Label the corners of this triangular sail (clew, tack, head). Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

  On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator