Browsing All Posts 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 April 1, 2024 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  Where would you find a “nacelle” on a catamaran?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win ...

  On April 1, 2024 / By George Day
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  Introducing the New Dufour 44  Modern Family Cruiser

  The new Dufour 44 was launched at the Dusseldorf boat show in January. This stylish Felci design is the big sister to the 37 and 41 that were ...

  On March 27, 2024 / By George Day
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  Cruisers Rescue Frantic Castaways off French Coast

  Yachting Monthly recently ran an instructive yarn about a skipper and crew delivering a boat in the South of France when they saw ahead of them three swimmers ...

  On March 27, 2024 / By George Day
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  The 37th America’s Cup Defense Begins in August: Here are the Important Dates

  The America’s Cup holds a special place in the world of yacht racing since, before it was lost by the New York Yacht Club to the Australians in ...

  On March 27, 2024 / By George Day
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  A Guide to 10 Great Blue Water Boats

  Every veteran cruiser has his or her list of favorite cruising boats and, because cost is often an issue for many sailors, a lot of those boats will ...

  On March 27, 2024 / 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 March 25, 2024 / By George Day
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  What is St. Elmo’s Fire and what causes it?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win ...

  On March 25, 2024 / 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 March 17, 2024 / By George Day
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  How did your boat’s speed through the water get the name”knots”?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and ...

  On March 17, 2024 / By George Day