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  Tech Talk 0

  Know Your Underwater Alloys

  It’s one of those metals that has an indelible aura about it, while its presence is intricately and indelibly woven throughout our lives, both ashore and afloat. However, ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Coast Guard Rescues 2 from Burning Sailboat in Rhode Island

  The Coast Guard rescued two people from a burning sailboat about a mile south of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watch standers received a ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Preemptive Autopilot Coming Soon?

  Autopilot systems for yachts and inboard boats are a common backup that gives the captain an occasional rest. But these systems are designed to react to changes in ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Website of the Week 0

  nowCOAST v5.0 Released

  NOAA/National Ocean Service’s nowCOAST is a GIS-based web mapping portal displaying near real-time observations, analyses, tide predictions, model guidance, watches/warnings, and forecasts for the coastal United States. nowCOAST ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Harken and Jeanneau Debut Assisted Sail Trim

  For all those who have ever wished for a little help at the helm, Harken and Jeanneau are pleased to announce the result of a three-year collaborative effort ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  Crew of Musandam-Oman Sail Report Man Overboard in Croatia

  Mohammed Al Alawi, 26-year-old crewmember of MOD70 trimaran Musandam-Oman Sail remains missing following a Man Overboard incident last Wednesday 7 October in the early hours of the morning, ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Ready to Head South?

  Jack Morton has tips for the migration south. Originally published in BWS. Only you can decide whether this is the year to head offshore to the Caribbean for the ...

  On October 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What modern nautical word originated from the term ‘haul yardarm’?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”] ...

  On October 8, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Dock Talk 0

  2 Clipper Round the World Race Boats Run Aground

  While transiting to another marina to be lifted for the application of new hull graphics, CV24, LMAX Exchange, ran aground. There were no injuries and the local coast guard ...

  On October 8, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Search In Progress for Yacht Europa Sailing from Hong Kong to Philippines

  Authorities are continuing a search for a yacht and its crew members after a body was found on Tuesday during a joint Hong Kong-Philippines search operation. The search ...

  On October 8, 2015 / By Administrator