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In America’s Cup Waters, a Robot Takes On an Invasion of Lionfish

The America’s Cup is a technology race as much as a sailboat race. Make a breakthrough in design — be it a winged keel or, in this era ...
On April 20, 2017 / By Administrator
Charter Chatter 0
St. Vincent to Grenada in Ten Days

Previously published in BWS by Chrystal Young. Pressing your face against the cool glass window of a small plane, you peer out to see the brilliant blue water far ...
On April 19, 2017 / By Administrator
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Decking Out the Decks

A series of articles that chronicle the refit of Regina Oceani was previosly published in BWS by Pete Dubler. Having gained some painting experience by refinishing the spars on ...
On April 19, 2017 / By Administrator
Launches 0
AMEL 50

AMEL unveils the latest model of its range and announces its official launch at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2017. With this 50 foot model, the La ...
On April 19, 2017 / By Administrator
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

The SOLAS convention was first adopted in 1914. What does SOLAS stand for? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
Experience Tankless Diving With AirBuddy

It you have dreamed of diving without restrictions, without the diving tank, the constraints of filling it up… AirBuddy is definitely for you! AirBuddy is the world’s most ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
Official-Looking Vessel Documentation Renewal Notices Can Lead to Confusion and Higher Costs

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Consumer Protection Department is advising boaters with vessels having a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
The Restoration of a Sail-powered Lobster Boat

Before the 1920s, when combustion engines were first mass produced, lobster boats and other vessels were powered by wind and sails, and the Friendship sloop was the most ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
Graphene to Desalinate Seawater, or Maybe Not

Recently science writers at various news outlets have been gushing over an announcement that scientists have been able to use graphene to remove the salt from seawater. CNBC ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator
Dock Talk 0
The Hunt is On For the World’s First Luxury Ship

Italian divers are to mount an expedition to try to find the long-lost remains of a ceremonial barge built on the orders of the Emperor Caligula 2,000 years ...
On April 13, 2017 / By Administrator