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Invasive Lionfish for Sale at Whole Foods
The upscale supermarket, Whole Foods, is taking an innovative approach to countering the spread of an invasive species of fish in Florida. They are offering lionfish for sale. ...
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What to Expect During a Coast Guard Boarding
The Coast Guard is reminding all boaters that they could be subject to Coast Guard boardings and should understand the process so they will be prepared if they ...
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Mindbender
What is the part of an anchor called that digs into the bottom? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...
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Cruising Green 0
Ocean Plastic Turned Into Art
In recognition of World Oceans Day on June 8th, Time magazine presented 13 artists, from sculptors to photographers, to filmmakers, who use marine plastic in their work. Read ...
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How to Avoid a Ship’s Blind Spot
Captain John of skippertips.com has a important reminder about navigating safely around container ships. This ship’s freeboard (distance from deck to waterline) combined with her stacked containers creates ...
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Cool Things to Do 0
Two Upcoming SSCA Gams to Choose From
The Seven Seas Cruising Association, SSCA, is known for its gams, be they annual events complete with seminar speakers, round tables, an awards banquet and a flea market; ...
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Dock Talk 0
Onboard Communications: Bone Conductor Technology
Imagine running in a storm. The wind is blowing over 50mph, and the rain is driving sideways into your face. Now imagine trying to tell someone fifteen feet ...
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Viking Ship Sighted off Newfoundland
The Draken Harald Hårfagre crossed the North Atlantic Ocean! Draken sailed into the port of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada on June 1, 2016. Starting in her home port ...
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Tech Talk 0
Raymarine Quantum Pulse Compression Radar Tested
The technique of pulse compression in radar is not new: the original patents go back to the 1940s, but it is new to leisure radars. One of the ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What common piece of equipment does this describe? A hood forward of a hatch or cockpit to protect the crew from wind and spray. Can be soft or ...
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