Browsing All Posts By George Day
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Donald Crowhurst’s Tragic End
The are many famous sailing stories that have enchanted and inspired sailors and stirred their longing to go to sea. Most are tales of triumph over the challenges ...
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San Francisco’s Three Bridges Fiasco Race Was Just That…a Fiasco
This west coast event has all the makings of a fun day on the water with friends and family. Some take the race seriously but most do not. ...
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Man Overboard In Volvo Ocean Race: Watch the Videos
The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the great seagoing challenges and has a long history. What makes the race around the world so appealing to so many ...
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New Jersey Teen Becomes Youngest Ever to Row Across Atlantic Alone
It takes a certain adventurousness and determination to row a boat across the Atlantic Ocean. And probably just a little bit of craziness, too. Yet, the challenge is ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
New England Fish Chowdah: Yummm
Chowder, or as they say “chowdah,” is a primary food group for many Northeasterners. There are dozens of chowder types and recipes that all revolve around fresh seafood. ...
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Mindbender
For your new VHF radio, how do you register it to get a unique MSSI number and what does MSSI stand for? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The ...
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Tech Talk 0
FLIR Thermal Night Vision Cameras Let You See in the Dark. Watch Video
If you have never used a thermal night vision camera while navigating a boat at night, you will be amazed at what it is like to actually see ...
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Eight Bells for Dave Walters, Sailor, Boat Builder, Yacht Broker and Great Guy
Fort Lauderdale, Fl – David E. Walters, Sr. died on Jan. 17, 2018, at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was 75. The cause of death was ...
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After Deadly Collision, Vestas 11th Hour Racing Crew Offers Statement
The Volvo Ocean Race completed Leg 4 of the round the world event in Hong Kong after a tricky leg from Australia. Sailing in second place on the ...
