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Sailors Rescue Woman and Her Dog in Lake Michigan
Fortunately for a woman swimming off the beach in Muskegon, MI there was a sailboat nearby as she swam out to rescue her dog as reported by mlive.com. ...
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Bavaria Yachts Acquired by Private Equity Fund
Bavaria Yachts, including Bavaria Catamarans and their 800 employees will transfer to the purchaser within a few weeks (sail-world) A private equity fund advised by the Berlin-based investment ...
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Two Countries Sparring Over Training Ship
1991 was the last time Montenegro and Croatia were at odds but a dispute over a training ship threatens their relations. TIVAT, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro and ...
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Recycled Plastic and Flip Flops become a Dhow
Kenyan Ben Morison looked around at the amount of plastic waste and started the Flipflopi Project. The dhow successfully set sail last week. (UN Environment) Ben Morison’s ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Weather Forecasting at Sea
We’re coming up on the beginning of the fall migration season on both coasts when sailors start heading toward the sun for the winter. Whether you are making ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
Where on your boat will you find anti-siphon loops, and, what do they prevent? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct ...
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Mindbender
Who or what is a Hector Pascal? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win a one-year subscription ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Delicious BLT Dip Goes Well with Crackers and Chips
For the BLT lovers out there, here is a recipe from the Splendid Table. The dressing is made with mayonnaise and sour cream and herbs including basil and tarragon. ...
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Charter Chatter 0
Book Now for Some Deals on Chartering in Belize
Check out Dream Yacht Charters for some early booking offers for chartering in Belize. The country’s 300km-long Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is UNESCO World Heritage protected ...
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Tech Talk 0
Safety Harness Tethers
Here’s a report from Marine Industry Newsregarding the failure of safety harness tether hooks. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation into the fatal man overboard ...
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