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Boat Reviews 0
New Beneteau First 60 Pushes the Design Envelope to the Limit

When Groupe Beneteau decided to create the all-new First 60, which is the largest boat in the First line, they turned to Italian designers Biscontini Yacht Design with ...
On February 25, 2026 / By George Day
Just Cruising with George Day 0
158 Galapagos Tortoises Restored to Floreana after 150 Years

Here’s a story that conjured some old memories and brought a smile to my face. Last month, 158 giant Galapagos tortoises were reintroduced to the island of Floreana ...
On February 25, 2026 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Bahamas Fee Increase Depresses Visiting Cruising Fleet by 40%

This looks like a repeat of the fable about killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Last July 1, the Bahamas Tourism Board enacted significant increases to ...
On February 18, 2026 / 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 17, 2026 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

In thr topics, when the water under your keel while entering an anchorage goes from dark blue, to light blue to almost white, what is happening? Send ...
On February 17, 2026 / By George Day
Boat Reviews 0
New Linjett 36: A perfect Couple’s Cruiser from Sweden

The Swedish company Linjett is a boutique builder with roots deep in Scandinavian yachting traditions. Think of builders like X-Yachts or Najad or Hallerg Rassy or Sweden Yachts ...
On February 16, 2026 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
Third Annual Race to Mero During 2026 Dominica’s PAYS Yachting Week March 21 to 27

By Hank Schmitt You may ask, where is Mero and why is there a race to go there? Mero is a very small beach community on the West ...
On February 11, 2026 / By George Day
Dock Talk 0
The BVI Still Plagued by Crime Wave Against Cruising and Charter Boats

As we reported last fall, the Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN) issues an annual report on criminal and security incidents involving cruisers throughout the Caribbean. To our ...
On February 11, 2026 / 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 10, 2026 / By George Day
Mindbender 0
Mindbender

In an old marine tradition, sailors earned an ear ring for founding which cape for the first time? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...
On February 10, 2026 / By George Day