George Day

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    We call major revolving storms hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific. What are these storms called in Asian waters?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner ...

    On March 10, 2020 / By
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    When navigating and sailing in tropical waters, what does the color of the water tell you when it changes from deep blue to turquoise to pale white?   ...

    On March 4, 2020 / By
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    When you hear that the wind is blowing at “Force 5”, what scale is being used to describe the wind force?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...

    On February 25, 2020 / By
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    When following AIS signals on your MFD, what do the letters CPA and TCPA stand for?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On February 18, 2020 / By
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    What does the navigation mnemonic “Timid Virgins Make Dull Company, Add Whiskey” remind you to do?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On February 11, 2020 / By
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    Where would you find 1 by 19 stainless steel wire on a cruising boat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

    On February 5, 2020 / By
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    At what wind speed do you begin to see regular white caps on top of waves?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On January 28, 2020 / By
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    Who is the author of the seminal book on navigation and seamanship The American Practical Navigator?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On January 22, 2020 / By
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    What is the Primer Meridian and what famous town does it run through?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct ...

    On January 14, 2020 / By
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    What is a sailboat’s limit of positive stability?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and will win a ...

    On January 8, 2020 / By