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

  On June 20, 2022 / By George Day
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  What is the name of the bivalve famous, in days of yore and even today, for eating the planks of wood boats and ships?   Send your answers ...

  On June 20, 2022 / By George Day
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  On June 14, 2022 / By George Day
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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 George Day
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  On June 5, 2022 / By George Day
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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 George Day
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  On May 31, 2022 / By George Day
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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 George Day
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  On May 23, 2022 / By George Day
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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 George Day