Browsing All Posts By George Day
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As Expected, DOGE Downsizes NOAA’s NWS Professional Staff
Every morning across the country, weather professionals employed by the National Weather Service, the forecasting arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, launch weather balloons into the ...
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Lessons learned from a Vigorous Day Sail That Went Wrong
In 30 years of boating along the west coast of Wales in the United Kingdom, Steven Copeland had never experienced a serious incident and certainly not one that ...
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What to Expect from the Coast Guard under New Administration
As with so much else with this new Presidency, the flurry of activity and the barrage of executive orders and high-level firings, creates a kind of fog for ...
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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. ...
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
Where on your boat would you measure a hectopascal? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many thanks ...
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Cruising Shot of the Week 0
Once Again in the Exuma Land a Sea Park
But wait, here’s one more beautiful photo of the mooring field at Warderick Wells Land and Sea Park. It was taken by my son, James Sampson, when we ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Safety at Sea Seminars Make a Difference
Almost 40 years ago, US Sailing adopted the role as lead provider of Safety at Sea Seminars, which have long been considered the gold standard of safety preparation ...
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Dock Talk 0
IMOCA Team Malizia Names Cole Brauer Co-Skipper for 2025
What a couple of years it has been for young American sailor Cole Brauer. First, in 2023, she made a very seamanlike qualifying run solo across the North ...
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Thoughts on What to Do with a Difficult Crew on a Long Passage
The decision to take on extra crew for a longer passage is tempting, particularly for a couple, since a third or fourth hand will make watch keeping much ...
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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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