George Day

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  • Mindbender 0

    MIndbender

    On an old rowing boat, how would you use a “thole pin?”   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers and ...

    On January 2, 2019 / By
  • For the Hungry Crew 0

    Caprese Christmas Wreath

    Easy to make, this is perfect for your table or to bring to a holiday party. From Cafe Delites, here is an edible wreath made of tomatoes and ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Charter Chatter 0

    Charter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    (The Log) – Club Nautique, a family-owned boat chartering, yachting and vacation service based in the San Francisco Bay Area, recently opened a new location in scenic Puerto ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Tech Talk 0

    Secure Your Electronics

    This article from Trade Only Today talks about electronic thefts from boats in South Florida but this is certainly something everyone should be concerned about.   Boat thefts ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Boat Reviews 0

    Hallberg-Rassy 372

    The Hallberg-Rassy 372 is optimized for comfortable and fast family cruising. She will take you anywhere, anytime. Compared to the Hallberg-Rassy 37, the 372 is only a few ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    A Leap of Faith

    Just after six months of knowing one another, Morgan Campbell and Eric Laakmann decided to quit their jobs and sail around the world on a 55 foot Outremer ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Royal Canadian Air Force Rescues Four Sailors

    December, off the coast of Nova Scotia can be a rough time of year. Four sailors onboard a sailboat were rescued by a Canadian air force helicopter in ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    So Many Old Fiberglass Boats, What To Do

    There has long been a question as to what to do with old fiberglass sailboats that are now abandoned in marinas, backyards and landfills. The BoatU.S. Foundation for ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Carnival Cruise Ship Helps Sailboat in Need

    (nola.com) – A Carnival cruise ship headed back to New Orleans, LA from the Caribbean made a brief stop off the Louisiana coast to help out a stranded ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By
  • Dock Talk 0

    Be Careful Out There

    Roy Broughton, a 72 year old sailor originally from Liverpool, England went missing out of Rodney Bay Marina, St. Lucia this past November 19. Last seen in a ...

    On December 21, 2018 / By