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  Tech Talk 0

  How to Deal with Riding Turns on a Winch

  Riding turns always occur at the worst possible moment – here’s how to shift a riding turn from a winch. Sod’s Law states that you’ll only get a ...

  On January 19, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Offshore Preparation

  Previously published in BWS by Bill Biewenga. I just made my flight reservations. Moondance, the Swan 56 we brought to Spain last June is now in St. Martin ...

  On January 18, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Rally to the Cup

  Over 30 boats have already signed up for The Rally to the Cup which departs from several East Coast ports on June 10th, 2017 to allow enough time ...

  On January 18, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  In restricted visibility what sound signal should you use? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  How the Sailing Community Can Help Stop Collisions With Whales

  ‘Currently the database for marine mammal strikes is very sparse. We are requesting sailors and boaters help to submit information on current and past incidents, however long ago ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Coast Guard Rescues 7 Sailors 14 Miles West of Haiti

  A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted seven boaters from a disabled sailing vessel approximately 14 miles west of Anse-Rouge, Haiti. Watchstanders with the Coast Guard 7th District command ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  The Chilling Facts About Cold Water Survival

  According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the risk of drowning increases nearly five times if the water temperature is below 59 degrees. That puts many sailors in the ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Sailor Stereotyping

  It’s easy to assume there are just two teams in the boating world: the sailors and the stinkpots, right? Wrong. Even among the sailboat crowd factions exist, sometimes ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Charter Chatter 0

  AfloatBnB.com

  AfloatBnB.com is a social website that connects those who have boats and yachts to rent, to those who wish to hire a boat or yacht to experience an ...

  On January 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Two Can Sail Couples Cruising Seminar

  Learn how to take the Drama out of your Dream from choosing the right boat to sailing away together in harmony! Attend the Two Can Sail Couples Cruising ...

  On January 11, 2017 / By Administrator