George Day

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    Mindbender

    What is trhe visual signal you hoist to the spreaders to indicate that the boat is anchored?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn ...

    On May 23, 2023 / 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 thoughts and experiences with the Cruising Compass family.   Do ...

    On May 17, 2023 / By
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    Mindbender

    What is an anchor snubber and why do cruisers use them?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will ...

    On May 17, 2023 / By
  • Boat Reviews 0

    New Xquisite Solar 60 Self-Sufficent World Cruiser

    Tamas and Sara, founders of Xquisite Yachts, have always been innovators with a ton of cruising experience behind every decision they make. Their boats are technologically advanced and ...

    On May 10, 2023 / 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 thoughts and experiences with the Cruising Compass family.   Do ...

    On May 10, 2023 / By
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    Mindbender

    What is a dynaplate and what is it used for on a boat?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers ...

    On May 10, 2023 / By
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    Survey of the Week

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    On May 2, 2023 / By
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    Mindbender

    At what percentage of a traditional slab-reefed mainsail’s full luff  will you find the first, second and third reef points?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...

    On May 2, 2023 / 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 thoughts and experiences with the Cruising Compass family.   Do ...

    On April 26, 2023 / By
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    Mindbender

    On a sailboat underway in dense fog, what sound signal or horn blasts should be used for identification and as a warning to other vessels?   Send your ...

    On April 26, 2023 / By