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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Mindbender 0
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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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Family Of Four Redefines ‘Quality Time’ By Sailing The World Together
On January 2015, the Nance family ― Phil, Aimee, their 14-year-old daughter Jessica and their 12-year-old daughter Emma ― set sail together to explore the world. In a span ...
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