George Day

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    Where does the old saying “not enough room to swing a cat” come from?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

    On July 11, 2021 / By
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    How far does the magnetic North Pole move annually?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win ...

    On July 6, 2021 / By
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    Who designates the names for named storms?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win a one-year ...

    On June 29, 2021 / By
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    On any boat or ship, how do you use a monkey’s fist?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers ...

    On June 21, 2021 / By
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    A cutlass is a naval sword, where else on your cruising boat would you find a cutless?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected ...

    On June 14, 2021 / By
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    What are the traditional Polynesian names for the hulls  and cross supports of a trimaran?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from ...

    On June 8, 2021 / By
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    What is the proper VHF or SSB radio call when operating your boat in limited visibility or in a restricted but busy waterway?   Send your answers to ...

    On June 1, 2021 / By
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    Where on a cruising boat would you find a key that twists the top of the lock with two points instead of being inserted into the lock?   ...

    On May 26, 2021 / By
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    What is the most  common cause of weather helm in a sailboat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers ...

    On May 18, 2021 / By
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    What type of radio signal is used in onboard AIS?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will ...

    On May 12, 2021 / By