George Day

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  • Dock Talk 0

    Water Makers for Cruisers, Thoughts in HIndsight

    Last week’s survey on water makers, see the results below, prompted regular contributor Dick Stevenson to reflect on his long experience with desalination aboard a cruising boat. Dick ...

    On September 9, 2025 / By
  • 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 September 9, 2025 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What is the COSPAS-SARSAT system?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who sent ...

    On September 9, 2025 / By
  • Boat Reviews 0

    Catalina Yachts’ New Owner Acquires Tartan, Freedom and AMP

    Following the purchase of Catalina and True North Yachts earlier this year by boat building entrepreneur Michael Reardon, the sailing community wondered where the new owner and his ...

    On September 2, 2025 / By
  • 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 September 2, 2025 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What are katabatic winds?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who sent in ...

    On September 1, 2025 / By
  • 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 August 27, 2025 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What is an NACA foil and where would you find one on your boat?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

    On August 27, 2025 / By
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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 20, 2025 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    In anti-fouling paints, what do the initials TBT stand for and are coatings containing the compound legal in the U.S.?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...

    On August 20, 2025 / By