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 November 20, 2025 / By George DayWhat are the two woods traditionally used in building cabin soles? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. ...
On November 20, 2025 / By George DayHere’an announcement from the British foul-weather gear firm Henri-Lloyd that will be of interest to all offshore sailors. Foul weather gear is an essential part of any offshore ...
On November 20, 2025 / By George DayJeanneau has a way of building popular models that just keep going on and on with new buyers showing up long past the model’s intended end date. That ...
On November 18, 2025 / By George DayBefore 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 November 12, 2025 / By George DayWhen sailing in light wind, what get’s called a cat’s paw (and it’s not a knot)? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...
On November 12, 2025 / By George DayWe learned last week that old friend Charles Tobias had passed away at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 91. I got to know Charles later ...
On November 12, 2025 / By George DayThe Caribbean Safety and Security Net has issued its annual report for 2024 and the numbers show that crimes against cruisers have increased significantly over 2023. For the ...
On November 6, 2025 / By George DayBefore 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 November 5, 2025 / By George DayIn olden times, leadsmen called out the water depth in fathoms. What is the depth of the cry, from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, of “full fathom five.” Send ...
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