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The Best Mailing Services for Cruisers

Behan aboard Totem writes a blog with a ton of useful information for cruisers. This post, which compares mailing services is especially good if you are preparing to ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua now a UNESCO Heritage Site

Antigua’s historic Nelson’s Dockyard is the Caribbean’s newest Unesco World Heritage Site, one of 21 new spots named to UNESCO’s list this year. The dockyard consists of a ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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Captain in Sailboat Collision Demands $1M From Other Skipper

A sailboat skipper who was seriously injured in a Macatawa Bay Yacht Club regatta has sued another captain for allegedly causing a devastating crash on Lake Michigan. Daniel ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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Mindbender

What is the difference between a collision and an allision? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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Two Sailors Rescued from Sailboat near Newport, Oregon

The Coast Guard is hoping that the sailboat, that went aground near Newport, Oregon, can be refloated at high tide and power itself back out into deeper water. ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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Safety Alert: Inspect Your Lifejackets

The Coast Guard issued a safety alert to remind all vessel operators to routinely inspect their lifejackets to ensure they are suitable for service. Recently Coast Guard inspectors ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Newport Boat Show is a Must See This September

The Newport International Boat Show (September 15-17) encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to enjoy everything the City-by-the-Sea has to offer while experiencing a full range ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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Caribbean Gypsy Soul Music Performed by a Live-aboard Couple

Stell and Snuggs, professional musicians, sailors and troubadours from New York City are performing a fundraiser at a community sailing school near Denver Colorado on September 1st. Community ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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Updated Analysis Suggests Atlantic Hurricane Season to be Stronger than Expected

In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator
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A Guide to Everything You Should Know About Visual Communication

Pete Dubler’s review of visual communication devices was previously published in BWS. From our boat anchored alone between cities off the Indian River on July 4th, with NASA’s ...
On August 17, 2016 / By Administrator