Browsing All Posts By George Day

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  Mindbender

  Where do you find a compass rose?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win a one-year subscription ...

  On October 9, 2018 / By George Day
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  Age is Just a Number. 70 Year Old to Circumnavigate the Great Lakes

  John Lecznar on his Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 plans a non-stop solo circumnavigation next summer. It will be a first for the Great Lakes. North Sails’ blog picks ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Ted Turner Diagnosed with Dementia

  One of the America‘s Cup skippers, Ted Turner known as Captain Courageous has been diagnosed with dementia. Just one more challenge for this remarkable man.   Ted Turner ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Foiling 50 Catamarans, New Regatta From America’s Cup Holders

  Former America’s Cup holders Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts are set to announce a new sailing league called SailGP that will be contested in an enhanced class of ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Jeanne Socrates Ready to Go Again

  The Indefatigable Jeanne Socrates, 76, is set to make another attempt at a solo non-stop round the world voyage.   (Times Colonist) After a two-year wait, 76-year-old Jeanne ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Last Call: Sign Up Now for the Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean!

  The Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean is shaping up to be another world class event with about 75 boats participating. Registration closes Friday, October 12. Departure ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

  When Beneteau launched the all new Oceanis 51.1 last winter at the Miami boat show, it was obvious that the new line of designs under the Oceanis banner ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Headed to Baja? Check These Suggestions Before Departing

  (The Log) Living in SoCal, we often think we’re immune to hurricanes’ impact. For now, we’re safe, but we don’t know what climate change will bring. But if ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  Ground Tackle Inspection Tips

  Here are some reminders from Practical Sailor of what to look for when inspecting your ground tackle.   Your anchoring system is only as strong as its weakest ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Granola Bars

  Here’s a great recipe from Allrecipes for an easy to make granola bar. Ingredients include coconut, cranberries and almonds though its just as easy to put in your ...

  On October 3, 2018 / By George Day