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  Mindbender

  Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   What does it mean when you hear that a vessel is “hull ...

  On October 22, 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 October 22, 2026 / By George Day
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  Vision Catamarans Introduces New 484 Couple’s Cruiser

  The respected  South African catamaran builder Vision Catamarans announced this month the introduction of the all new Vision 484. The 464 follows in the wake of the company’s ...

  On October 21, 2026 / By George Day
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  PredictWind Offers Smart Data Control Hubs for Starlink Connections

  Last summer, Starlinnk made several changes to the systems that can be used on cruising boats out sailing about the world. One of the most significant was tripling ...

  On October 21, 2026 / By George Day
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  Six New Boats Making U.S. Debuts at the Annapolis Sailboat Show

  The Annapolis Sailboat Show is America’s largest in-the-water sailing show and the venue where builders from around the world often choose to introduce their newest designs to the ...

  On October 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Sea Tales: Southern Ocean Wipeout on the Whitbread 1989

  Etienne Giroire is the founder of the ATN company and brand. He invented the ATN Spinnaker Sleeve that is used by cruisers and racers round the world. He ...

  On October 15, 2026 / By George Day
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  Return of an Icon, Tartan Yacht’s Introduces All-New 27-Foot Sloop

  Sixty-five years ago, Tartan Yachts based in Ohio on the shore of lake Erie came out with their first boat, the Tartan 27. The Sparkman & Stephens dessin ...

  On October 8, 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 October 1, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   When the moon has a golden ring around it, what weather change ...

  On October 1, 2026 / By George Day
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  Cruising Sloop Sunk by Sperm Whales in Tasman Sea

  As we have reported over the last few years, orca whales have been attacking and sinking sailing vessels off the coast of Portugal and Spain. But, now it ...

  On October 1, 2026 / By George Day