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Boat Reviews 0
A Big Cruising Trimaran –Neel 51—Combines Sailing Performance with Ultimate Comfort

We’ve been following the development of the Neel trimarans for about five years and have to say that the design concept is very appealing. The Neel 45 introduced ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Fixing an Outboard Motor by Cleaning the Carburetor

Outboards are so reliable these days that they can run for years without need of repair. But, and there’s always a “but,” dirty fuel, lost gear oil and ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Oyster Yachts Saved by Software Entrepreneur Richard Hadida

British boat builder, Oyster Yachts, which ceased operations last month after going into liquidation, has been thrown a lifeline by businessman, Mr Hadida. The failure of the business, which builds, ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
And Now for Something Completely Different: Weird Fish on Twitter

The Log, published in San Diego, covers all things to do with local boating, sailing, fishing and the local maritime scene. They also have a knack for finding ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
New Zealand Couple Rescued After Three Days of Distress: Watch the video

Last weekend, a New Zealand couple, who were sailing their cruising boat off New Zealand’s Northland, called the coast guard for help when they suffered damage in a ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
New Inflatable Sailing Dinghy

For those of us who always have wanted a sailing dinghy that we can carry with us when we go cruising but have resisted because we don’t want ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Coral Reefs Affected by Ocean Acidification Caused by Elevated CO2 Levels

Cruisers have known for years that the coral reefs around the most beautiful tropic isles and along the coasts of Australia and Belize have been dying slowly. Every ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
The BVI’s 47th Spring Regatta Gets Huge Support

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, there was a lot of doubt that the island nation’s annual Spring Regatta would be able to get off the ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
St. Patrick’s Day is Coming, What Will You Serve Your Leprechaun Friends?

All over the country, it is traditional on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to gather with friends and raise a glass to the Emerald Isle and all of ...
On March 14, 2018 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What’s a barber hauler? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Congratulations to Fred Edmiston who correctly ...
On March 14, 2018 / By George Day