Browsing All Posts By George Day
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Ancient Shipwrecks Are a Treasure Trove of Climate Data
Thousands of sailors perished in stormy seas throughout the Caribbean in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Surely they would never have guessed that their terrifying ends would ...
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Dog Aboard Roundup: “Fur Mates” of 2017
Our friends at The Log in San Diego run a fun column in their monthly magazine on pets aboard. Here’s their look back at the year in sailing ...
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Classic Yacht Dorade Shines in 2018 Sydney Hobart Race
The 86-year-old Sparkman and Stephens classic yacht Dorade finished in second place in two divisions (IRC Division 4/ORCi Div 4), in the formidable Rolex Sydney Hobart Race last ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Tis the Season for…Chocolate Truffles, What Else?
The diet doesn’t start until January 2, so we still have a little time for holiday cheer and for sweet things that we don’t make all that often ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
On an anchor line, what is the “bitter end?” Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Congratulations ...
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Tech Talk 0
On Board Heaters Are Safer with a SmartPlug
There’s something about a warm cabin on a cold, damp day that makes winter boating rival the joys of summer. But whether installed or portable, heaters put a ...
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Charter Chatter 0
What to Expect on a Tahiti Sailing Vacation
The following guest post by Susan Colby, world traveler and the editor of Harbors Magazine, was originally published on her Granny Travels blog. The blog entry appeared as part of ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
All About Anodes: How to be Well Grounded
The lowly anode or zinc made from one of the least noble metals, plays a royal role in the life of your marine electrical and mechanical systems: Defeating ...
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Ice Patrol: More Than 1,000 Icebergs Drifted Into N. Atlantic Shipping Lanes in 2017
The U.S. agency tasked with monitoring iceberg activity in the North Atlantic counted about 1,000 icebergs that drifted into shipping lanes this year. The mission of the International Ice ...
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Cruising off the Beaten Path in SE Alaska
You have no doubt heard of these popular destinations in SE Alaska; Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay and Sitka? Perhaps you’ve heard of Tracy Arm as well? They are ...
