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Strange ‘Dead Zone’ Found Under the Sea of Oman: No Oxygen, No Life.
Author Colm Gorey penned the article below for The Silicon Republic about a strange phenomenon that has been discovered that is both fascinating and alarming. “A group ...
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Volvo Ocean Race Sailing to Newport, RI Next Week
The trade winds are allowing the Volvo Ocean Race fleet to post 500-mile days as they push northwards to the finish in Newport, Rhode Island. May 02, ...
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South Pacific Cruising: One Couple’s Passage
The Bluewater Cruising Association of Canada has many adventurous members out cruising all over the world. Plus, the association has a great and useful website where they post ...
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91-Year-old Wins Newport to Ensenada Classic for Second Time
Sailing Scuttlebutt posted this cool report from Ensenada, Mexico (April 29, 2018) – “Although trophies won in the annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race honor those who ...
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Has the Time Come for Electric Propulsion in our Sailboats? One Man’s Answer.
There are several companies out there producing and supplying electrical propulsion systems for boat, sailboats in particular. The idea of almost carbon-free power has an appeal to sailors ...
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Kiwi Veteran Skipper Dean Barker Named to U.S. America’s Cup Team
One of the most successful America’s Cup skippers ever and the skipper who suffered the wrong end of the greatest comeback victory in America’s Cup history, Dean Barker ...
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Chemicals in Sunscreen Kill Coral Reefs: Hawaii Responds.
Ocean pollution is a hot environmental topic these days, particularly the damage being done to sea life by plastic waste. But who knew that the simple creams and ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What is a “Monkey’s Fist” and when do you use one? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...
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Charter Chatter 0
Dream Yacht Charters Selects Favorite Antigua Beaches
If you’re thinking of a Caribbean getaway this year, make sure you’ve considered Antigua for some beautiful coastal sailing. Dotted with 365 idyllic beaches, you’ll never be far from ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Safety Update: What’s In Your Ditch Bag?
Imagine that your worst nightmare has come true; a catastrophic equipment failure, irreparable damage due to a collision at sea or human error puts your vessel in peril. ...
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