Browsing All Posts By George Day

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  Many Questions Still Unanswered in Boat Theft the Resulted in Suspect’s Death

  Brendan Norris of Newport Rhode Island stole a Bermuda 40 yawl from it’s marina berth at the liberty Landing Marina on Augst 22 and sailed to his hometown ...

  On September 2, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  Where is the deepest point in the world’s oceans?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Thanks to ...

  On August 27, 2026 / By George Day
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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.   ...

  On August 27, 2026 / By George Day
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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.   ...

  On August 27, 2026 / By George Day
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  Further Thoughts on Using a Weather Router on Passages

  Dick and Ginger Stevenson are extemely experienced offshore cruisers. They also make a point of passing on the knowledge they have acquired over long sailing careers. In light ...

  On August 26, 2026 / By George Day
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  French Polynesia Cuts Cruising Permit from 24 to 12 Months

  Bob MacKie on sv Hedonism, recently posted the story below from Tahiti’s Radio One website regarding the policy changes put in place by the government of French Polynesia. ...

  On August 26, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  What causes algae to bloom in a diesel fuel tank?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many ...

  On August 19, 2026 / By George Day
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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.   ...

  On August 19, 2026 / By George Day
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  Golden Globe Race 2026 Set to Start on September 6

  For sailors of a certain age, the name Sir Robin Knox Johnston holds a special place in the pantheon of famous sailors. On April 22, 1969, Johnston sailed ...

  On August 19, 2026 / By George Day
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  Offshore Safety at Sea Course September 12. Salty Dawgs Get Discount

  Headed offshore? It’s time to sign up for the next US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training. Plus, Salty Dawg active members receive ...

  On August 19, 2026 / By George Day