Browsing All Posts By George Day
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Charter Chatter 0
Chartering in Europe Offers Food, History and Sailing Fun
If you want an exotic sailing vacation aboard a luxurious and unique sailing vessel, then head to the Adriatic Sea and climb aboard a chartered gullet. Here’s ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Garcia Exploration 45: A True Expedition Cruiser
A purpose-built world cruiser that is just as comfortable in the warmth of the tropics as it is communing with icebergs by Andrew Cross Anyone who walked ...
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Dock Talk 0
Couple Moves onto Boat to Beat High Rents Ashore
San Francisco is known as one of the most expensive cities in America to live in and rents are prohibitive for many working couples. While some move to ...
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Dock Talk 0
Son of A Famous Sailor, James Blake Blazes Trail of His Own
They say that blood is thicker than water, but in the Blake family blood and water are one in the same. James Blake is the son of legendary ...
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Dock Talk 0
Oyster Yachts Back in Business After Bankruptcy
The sailing community was shocked when Oyster Yachts declared bankruptcy last winter. The venerable builder of high quality, blue water yachts has long been an industry leader. Plus, ...
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Cool Things to Do 0
Racing, Festivities and Fun at the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Newport, RI
This weekend Newport, RI will be all abuzz around the Volvo Ocean Race events at Ft. Adams. There will be Pro-Am races on Thursday and Friday, the in-shore ...
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Dock Talk 0
Warming Waters Push Fish To Cooler Climes, Out Of Some Fishermen’s Reach
We probably don’t notice that seawater is getting warmer and there are plenty of people who like to swim who are happy about it. But sea creatures are ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
In your marine plumbing, what is a “joker” valve and where do you find one? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Healthy, Hearty Home-Made Granola for Breakfast
When we are cruising and particularly when at sea, we like to have a quick, easy but hearty breakfast to start the day without having to crank up ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Hanse 315: Small but Mighty
Zuzana Prochazka reviews Hanse’s great pocket cruiser Hanse Yachts builds big impressive boats. The German manufacturer’s 67-foot flagship recently splashed in Europe and it is a muscle-bound ...
