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Dock Talk 0
“I don’t know where I’m a gonna go when the volcano blow”

Jimmy Buffet’s lyrics were right on the money for cruising friends of ours who were making the passage from the Grenadines to the island of Grenada not long ...
On March 28, 2018 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
What Happens When the GPS Signal Fails?

GPS plays such an important role inour lives these days, it is almost inconceivable that it should stop working or get blocked by some evil goer. But it ...
On March 28, 2018 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

In taking bearings while coastal piloting, what are you calculating when you “double the angle on the bow?” Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Easy, Delicious, Cajun Jambalaya

Of all the one-pot meals we like to prepare, a spicy jambalaya ranks pretty high on the list. We discovered the classic Cajun style one winter when we ...
On March 21, 2018 / By George Day
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