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Mindbender

What do you call the line with a compass value that you draw on a chart between your boat and a landmark, buoy or another boat.? Send ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
Tech Talk 0
B&G introduces new Vulcan Chartplotters that are Radar-Enabled

B&G Vulcan Range Brings Dedicated Sailing Features and Radar to Club Racers and Cruisers in New 12- and 7-inch Models B&G, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
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British Authorities Issue Urgent Safety Alert on Safety Tethers After Man Drowns

With he sad loss of a crew member last November from a Clipper Race boat, even though he was wearing his harness and had the tether clipped, in ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
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Around the World Rally: 2018 World ARC Starts From St. Lucia

At 1200 St Lucian local time, 33 yachts crossed the start line of World ARC 2018 in Rodney Bay St Lucia. The start marked the culmination of a ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
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Jimmy Buffett Sails to Aid of Regatta on Storm-Hit St. Barts

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria that devastated the Caribbean, it has been amazing to see how many people have stepped up to help the battered ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
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Volvo Ocean Race Update: Flappy Sails and Glassy Seas

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet heads north from the the Southern Ocean, they encounter something worse than too much wind…no wind at all. by Will Carson When ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
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Amazing Solo 24 Hour Record Confirmed

The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified a new singlehanded 24 hour record set by Francois Gabart (FRA) on the 30m trimaran MACIF. Gabart covered a distance of 850.68 ...
On January 10, 2018 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What do you call a high cut head sail that flies on the head stay forward of a jib or staysail? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day
For the Hungry Crew 0
Quick and Simple Dinners For Cooking Aboard

We like to eat simple, fresh dinners that we can create from start to finish in under 30 minutes…15 is even better. It takes a little planning and ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day
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Chicago Throws a Party at the Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show Next week

The big Chicago Boat, RV and Sailboat show kicks off on Wednesday, January 10 and runs through Sunday the 14th. The show is held at McCormick Place where ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George Day