Browsing All Posts By George Day

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  Tortola, BVI: Nanny Cay Marina Leads Recovery

   News has been slow to emerge from the storm ravaged British Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. But, the islands and the islanders survived ...

  On October 11, 2017 / By George Day
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  Newport Bermuda Race Updates Safety Requirements

  The 51st edition of the  East Coast classic, starting in June 15, 2018, is run by the cruising Club of America and takes the participants on a rolicking ...

  On October 11, 2017 / By George Day
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  Sinking Yacht Strands American Couple in LaPoile, Newfoundland

   You can’t sail much more off the beaten track than the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. But that’s where this  Pennsylvania pair’s usual sailing adventure along the southwest coast ...

  On October 11, 2017 / By George Day
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  Dee Caffari on Skippering in the Volvo Ocean Race

  The Volvo Ocean Race gets underway in 10 days and will feature some of the world’s best and most experienced offshore sailors and among them are several women ...

  On October 11, 2017 / By George Day
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  Starboard’s Story: The Life and Death of a Right Whale

  Whenever we are sailing north to Maine from our homeport in Newport, RI we make a point of steering close to  Stellwagen Bank off Provincetown, MA to see ...

  On October 11, 2017 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  What are the common knots used at the ends of ropes to keep them from running free (there are several choices)? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected ...

  On October 4, 2017 / By George Day
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  For the Hungry Crew 0

  Classic Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

  We’re in Annapolis, MD on The Chesapeake Bay for the big sail boat show and already enjoying the amazing  seafood that is harvested from North America’s largest estuary. ...

  On October 4, 2017 / By George Day
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  Updates from the Charter Companies in the Aftermath of Irma and Maria

  The Cruising Compass – BWS team arrived at the Annapolis Sail Boat Show, Annapolis, MD, earlier this week and already we have run into several of our friends ...

  On October 4, 2017 / By George Day
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Oyster 625

  Among luxury, larger monohulls for long range cruising, the Oyster brand is one of the most famous and respected. The 625 that will be on display this fall, ...

  On October 4, 2017 / By George Day
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  A New Glow for the Old Girl

    She was a magnificent yacht in her day, and you’re the new proud owner. With a little tender loving care she can regain that youthful appearance, but, ...

  On October 4, 2017 / By George Day