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 February 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  In coastal piloting, what do you calculate when you “double the angle on the bow”?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from ...

  On February 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Catamarans Rule 2026 Miami Boat Show

  The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show opens on February 11 and promises to be a city-wide boating extravaganza. There are plenty of reasons to jet to Miami ...

  On February 4, 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 January 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  What are King Tides?   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 January 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  ATN’s Gale Sail for Heavy Weather Sailing

  Even with accurate weather forecasting and long-range weather models, from time to time those of us who go to sea will encounter heavy weather. This is particularly true ...

  On January 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Is Electric Propulsion Viable for Cruising Boats?

  For the foreseeable future, most American sailing cruisers will be running their boats on diesel engines and fossil fuel. That’s just the common-sense fact. For seasonal sailing cruisers, ...

  On January 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Elan Launches new Line of Luxury, High Tech Cruisers

  Slovenian builder Elan Yacht recently introduced an all-new, high-tech J & J Elan 65 which is the first design in their new luxury line of performance cruising sloops. ...

  On January 21, 2026 / By George Day
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  Just Announced: Tartan Yachts Looks to Bright Future Under New Ownership

  Well, here’s some good news to share this week. Last Friday, Great Lakes Rigging and Supply announced that it had purchased Tartan Yachts  of Plaineville, Ohio from Michael ...

  On January 21, 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 January 15, 2026 / By George Day