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Survey of the Week

Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
On April 9, 2026 / By George Day
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Is the New CayCube a Better Mouse Trap?

We’ve been in dozens of cruiser gatherings –in cockpits, on beaches, in raft ups—and inevitably at some point the discussion –among men particularly—turns to the issue of on-board ...
On April 8, 2026 / By George Day
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American Cruiser Arrested by Bahamain Police Following the Disappearance of his Wife in Boating Incident

On Wednesday, Bahamian police officers arrested American Brian Hooker on charges relating to the disappearance of his wife following an alleged dinghy accident last weekend. Lynette and Brian ...
On April 8, 2026 / By George Day
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Survey of the Week

Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
On April 1, 2026 / By George Day
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Mindbender

Where do you find the Tropic of Cancer? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many thanks to ...
On April 1, 2026 / By George Day
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Veteran South Pacific Cruisers Prepare For Another Crossing

I’ve had the good fortune to have sailed across the South Pacific from Panama to New Zealand and Australia twice and know that this huge ocean, with a ...
On April 1, 2026 / By George Day
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Sail to Europe or Maine with the Salty Dawgs This Summer

The Salty Dawg Sailing association has two summer rallies that are still open and both offer a chance to experience blue water sailing in the company of other ...
On March 23, 2026 / By George Day
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Survey of the Week

Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
On March 23, 2026 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

What does the old time phrase “enough room to swing a cat” come from? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...
On March 23, 2026 / By George Day
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Safety at Sea Experts Investigate Yacht to Yacht Rescues

In June of 2024, we covered the dramatic story of the Swedish Flagged Ida Lina, an Arcona 46 cruising boat, that sank due to rudder post failure near ...
On March 19, 2026 / By George Day