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Cycling at Sea? Team New Zealand Gambles on America’s Cup Pedal Power

Cycling at sea conjures up images of holiday pedalos, but Team New Zealand’s sailors hope pedal power will help them win the 35th America’s Cup. The Kiwis have ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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A Dismasting at Sea

On Monday, December 12, 2016 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Molto Bene was located at N 28 53.079, W 69 11.915. That’s about 300 nm southwest of Bermuda. We ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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Who is the ‘Bravest Woman in America’ Ida Lewis?

Before women could even vote, Ida Lewis saved 18 people from drowning in the waters off Newport, R.I., became nationally famous and earned the moniker “bravest woman in ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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CSSN Annual Yacht Crime Report 2016

The Caribbean Security and Safety Net has published its annual report on yacht crime in the Caribbean in 2016. While total reported incidents were essentially unchanged 2014 to ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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Do You Need a New Chart?

NOAA privatized printing of paper nautical charts in 2014 and, in the ensuing years, focused on modernizing chart compilation and production. Those recent changes allow us to update ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
Boat Reviews 0
The New Balance 526

The Balance brand was conceived by Phil Berman the founder and owner of the Multihull Company. A champion racer with a passion for sailing well and fast in ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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The Cost of Cruising

One of the more important tasks when planning to set off cruising is figuring out a budget and how to fit it into your finances. Financial situations vary ...
On March 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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What to Do When Your Steering Fails

Here’s another great article by expert navigator, delivery skipper and weather router Bill Biewenga… Winds were brisk at 40 knots and the waves were large as we beam reached across the ...
On March 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What is the definition of apparent wind? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator
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How to Choose Line for Cruising Sailboats

Kyle from APS shows you the choices for halyards, sheets and control lines, for cruising inshore, coastal and offshore boats to make it easier for you to find ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Administrator

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