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    Cruise Maine with Confidence

    While most sailors agree that Maine is a five-star destination, they also know that challenges exist. The free, online Cruising Club of America Cruising Guide to Maine (https://guides.cruisingclub.org) was ...

    On July 9, 2026 / By
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    Bermuda Bound: Long Live The Rock!

    The SDSA adopts a new Bermuda strategy to the Caribbean and the Azores by Bennett Kashdan and Ronna Benjamin Whether you are contemplating your first offshore passage or ...

    On July 8, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    What do five short blasts of a ship’s horn tell you?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   ...

    On July 8, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    Right of way: Two boats are converging on a collision course. Boat A has Boat B on its starboard side while boat B has Boat A on its ...

    On June 25, 2026 / By
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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 June 25, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    What is a “wind shaddow” ?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who ...

    On June 17, 2026 / By
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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 June 10, 2026 / By
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    Allures Introduces New Aluminum Horizon 47

    The French builder Allures, which is part of the Grand Large Groupe, announced recently that they are adding a new 47-footer to their line of aluminum blue water ...

    On June 10, 2026 / By
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    Salty Dawgs Announce 16th Fall Caribbean Rally

    Plans are well underway for the annual Salty Dawg Sailing Association2026 Caribbean Rally.  This year will mark the 16th consecutive year of running the flagship rally in company ...

    On June 10, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Why does Greenland on most maps look much bigger than it really ...

    On June 3, 2026 / By