Browsing All Posts By George Day
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Dock Talk 0
Godspeed, John Rousmanier, Author, Sailing Safety Guru and Friend
On August 8, our old and dear friend John Rousmanier sailed over the bar and left this mortal coil. There have been very few in our sailing, cruising ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
World Cruisers Alarmed by Starlink Roaming Changes
On July 15, Starlink sent a letter to International Roaming subscribers informing users that on August 17 several changes to their subscriptions will go into effect. The net ...
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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
What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many thanks to everyone ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0
Tach Talk: Diesel Diagnostics for Marine Engines with Hiccups
It’s a calm morning so you are motoring to you next destination. All is going well until you feel the boat slow and the revs decrease without touching ...
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Dock Talk 0
El Nino 2026 Update: The Monster is at the Door
This summer has been remarkable for dramatic heat waves and furious fires around the world. The Canadian boreal forest is blazing, fires are ripping through the mountains in ...
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Dock Talk 0
New Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 Leads Ninth SO Generation
I have a particular soft spot for this new Jeannea 455 since I owned and cruised a SO 45.2, circa 1998, and put more than 16,000 miles on ...
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Dock Talk 0
Orca Attacks Off NW Spain, One Boat Sunk
In the last week, orcas have attacked four vessels of the northwest coast of Spain, damaging three and sinking the fourth. The three damaged boats all required assistance ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Add Real Scientific Research to Your Cruising Life
Cruising sailors, particularly those who cross oceans and explore the world’s more remote areas, are uniquely qualified to aid in on-going marine science research while marine scientists often ...
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Dock Talk 0
Mindbender
If your barometer indicates a steady increase in pressure, what weather should you typically expect to experience? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected ...
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