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Just Cruising with George Day 0
What Will Become of NOAA?

We don’t tend to get into politics in this column since our mission is to entertain and inform cruising sailors about all things to do with the cruising ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Lin Pardey’s New Book Passages Recounts Her Cruising Life and Loves

Not long ago a large padded envelope arrived in our mail box from Paradise Cay Publishing. When I slit it open, I was surprised and pleased to see ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Solo Sailor Shares Modifications that Make His Boat Safer and Easier to Sail

If we own our boats long enough and spend a lot of time aboard sailing and cruising, then most of us will make changes and improvements that help ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Two Men Rescued from Sinking Sailboat. CG Credits Registered Emergency Communications Devices. Watch Video.

Here’s another story that highlights the dedication and professionalism of the U.S. Coast Guard and the importance for all sailors to make sure their emergency signaling devices are ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Miami Show Update: Introducing the Windelo 51 and 55 Sport Catamarans

YOU’RE INVITED! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 AT 10AM ON THE WINDELO STAND MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW – MUSEUM PARK MARINA To kick-off 2025 with a highlight, Windelo is ...
On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
How I spent the Pandemic University Lockdown

Here’s an inspiring story by an adventurous 20-year-old college student who took the opportunity provided by her university’s pandemic lockdown to buy an old 30-foot cruisuing boat, completely ...
On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

How many points are there on a traditional compass rose and how many degrees are in each single point? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...
On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
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 February 11, 2025 / By George Day
Cruising Shot of the Week 0
Snorkeling in the Exumas, Bahamas

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On February 11, 2025 / By George Day
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 February 5, 2025 / By George Day