Browsing All Posts By George Day

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  Survey of the Week

  Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks.   ...

  On April 23, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  What is “baggy wrinkle” and where would you find it on a cruising boat?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

  On April 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Boat Reviews 0

  New Balance 580 Excels at Both Performance and Comfort

  Multihull impresario Phil Berman has probably sold more cruising catamarans than any other American and has, along the way, figured out that what modern cat cruisers want is ...

  On April 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Red Sea Passages Update

  Since the war started in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, we have been keeping an eye on safety concerns for cruisers sailing west from Thailand and ...

  On April 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  Witness Says Timeline in Hooker Disappearance Makes No Sense

  At about 7:30 pm on April 4, Lynette Hooker fell from her dinghy near Hope Town, The Bahamas, while motoring with her husband Brian back to the boat ...

  On April 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Dock Talk 0

  America Will Challenge for the America’s Cup. Ken Reed to Lead the Charge

  Since 1851, before the Civil War, American sailors have held or challenged for the America’s Cup, a sailboat regatta to determine what nation or nation-syndicate is the best ...

  On April 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Just Cruising with George Day 0

  American Solo Sailor Erica Lush Competing at Highest Level in France

  Erica Lush, who hails from Jamestown, Rhode Island originally, is a professional sailor and has been an accomplished racer since she was in her teens. She has tens ...

  On April 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  What does the old adage “a pound for every foot of waterline” refer to?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

  On April 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Question of the Week 0

  Survey of the Week

  Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks.   ...

  On April 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  Where on your boat would you find a “pucker string”?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many ...

  On April 9, 2026 / By George Day