Browsing All Posts By George Day
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An Argument Against the Regular Deployment of Anchor Buoys
In last week’s Cruising Compass, we ran a story about the uses of anchor trip lines and anchor buoys. Here’s a thoughtful take on the sunbect from Dick ...
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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. ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
What does the word “catenary” mean and where will you find it when cruising? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...
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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. ...
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Mindbender
How many degrees of longitude designate a time zone? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many thanks ...
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Ciguatera Is a Serious Risk in the Tropics
This winter, our friend Ronna Benjamin who is the wife of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s president Michael Benjamin, ate ashore at a good restaurant in the USVI, ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Eight Bells for Garry Hoyt
The sailing world lost one of its most popular and visionary members on March 31, 2025 when Garry Hoyt passed away at the age of 93 in his ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Custom 68-Foot Sloop Masterfully Blends Classic Looks with Modern Performance
In March, yacht designers Stephens Waring, based in Belfast, Maine, celebrated the launch of their latest creation, the 68-foot sloop . Cirrus. The custom sloop was designed for ...
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Dock Talk 0
Cruising Keyna’s Marine Parks and Preserves
Here’s a look at a cruising destination that most of us will never sail to but is fun to read about. Kenya lies on Africa’s east coast and ...
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Survey of the Week
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