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  Boat Reviews 0

  Beneteau Introduces Eighth Generation of the Oceanis Line with New 47 and 52

  French sailboat builder Beneteau is introducing the eighth generation of the Oceanis Line of performance cruising boats at the Cannes Festival of Yachting this week in the south ...

  On September 9, 2025 / By George Day
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  Dock Talk 0

  Water Makers for Cruisers, Thoughts in HIndsight

  Last week’s survey on water makers, see the results below, prompted regular contributor Dick Stevenson to reflect on his long experience with desalination aboard a cruising boat. Dick ...

  On September 9, 2025 / 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 September 9, 2025 / By George Day
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What is the COSPAS-SARSAT system?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who sent ...

  On September 9, 2025 / By George Day
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  Boat Reviews 0

  Catalina Yachts’ New Owner Acquires Tartan, Freedom and AMP

  Following the purchase of Catalina and True North Yachts earlier this year by boat building entrepreneur Michael Reardon, the sailing community wondered where the new owner and his ...

  On September 2, 2025 / By George Day
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  Question of the Week 0

  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 September 2, 2025 / By George Day
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What are katabatic winds?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who sent in ...

  On September 1, 2025 / By George Day
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  Question of the Week 0

  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 August 27, 2025 / By George Day
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  Mindbender 0

  Mindbender

  What is an NACA foil and where would you find one on your boat?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

  On August 27, 2025 / By George Day
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  Question of the Week 0

  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 August 20, 2025 / By George Day