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Visit Cruising Compass, Blue Water Sailing & Multihulls Quarterly at the Newport International Boat Show.
Starting Thursday, September 14, the Newport (Rhode Island) Boat Show will open to the public where you can climb all over a huge fleet of sail and powerboats, ...
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Boat Reviews 0
First Look at the New J/121
The new J/121 is a 40’ offshore speedster that can be day raced or distance sailed by just 5 or less crew… the best short-handed J ever…. The ...
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Dock Talk 0
Dorade Down Under
The “Dorade Down Under” campaign is in full swing, and Dorade, the 86-year-old Sparkman and Stephens classic yacht, is proving yet again that age is just a number ...
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Desolation Sound in November
Autumn is a wonderful time to cruise Desolation Sound, offering warm September weather, favourable breezes for sailing, bright days and cooling nights. Those wishing to get away from ...
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New Fund Set Up to Aid Hurricane Ravaged Barbuda
In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma on Barbuda, a partner community of the San Diego-based Waitt Institute, the Institute has established the “Barbuda Restoration & ...
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Dock Talk 0
Why Cruising Sailors Should Consider Using a Professional Weather Router
Should you consider support from a professional weather router on your next ocean crossing? With costs lower than you might realize, maybe it’s time you should. Employing the services ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0
Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food for a Crowd
As we were working on this week’s Cruising Compass, we have had in mind all of the people who have had their lives disrupted by Hurricane Harvey last ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
At what wind speed does a storm become a hurricane? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. The Mindbender ...
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Dock Talk 0
Coast Guard Provides Tips to Boat Owners in Preparation for Hurricane Irma
FLORIDA – The United States Coast Guard urges everyone to monitor Hurricane Irma and make early preparations to protect themselves and their boats. Securing boats prior to landfall of ...
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Miami-Dade Orders Coastal Evacuation as Hurricane Irma Threatens
More than 100,000 Miami-Dade residents were instructed to leave their homes on barrier islands, including Miami Beach, and in low-lying mainland areas starting Thursday morning in preparation for ...
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