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    Survey of the Week

    Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey we can share your thoughts and experience with the Cruising Compass family.   With summer ...

    On June 14, 2022 / By
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    When stepping the mast on a boat for the first time, what lucky charm is traditionally put under the mast as it is lowered into the step fitting? ...

    On June 13, 2022 / By
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    Survey of the Week

    Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey we can share your thoughts and experience with the Cruising Compass family.   Not to ...

    On June 5, 2022 / By
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    When docking your cruising boat on a float or dock with the wind and/or current pushing you off the dock, which spring line attached to the dock is ...

    On June 5, 2022 / By
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    Survey of the Week

    Before reading on, please pause for a moment to take this week’s survey so we can share the results with the Cruising Compass family.   If you were ...

    On May 31, 2022 / By
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    When inspecting wire rigging on a sailboat, what does “barber poling” refer to?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers ...

    On May 31, 2022 / By
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    Survey of the Week

    Before reading on, please pause for a moment to take this week’s survey so we can share the results with the Cruising Compass family.   Do you have ...

    On May 23, 2022 / By
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    What number normally designates “marine grade” stainless steel?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win a subscription ...

    On May 23, 2022 / By
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    Before reading on, please pause for a moment to take this week’s survey so we can share the results with the Cruising Compass family.   How many anchors ...

    On May 17, 2022 / By
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    How many “points” are there in a compass rose?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win a ...

    On May 17, 2022 / By