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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
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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 3, 2026 / By
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    Brian Hooker’s Boat Soulmate Seized by Coast Guard

    Brian Hooker is in the United States reportedly looking after his ailing mother. His wife Lynette Hooker, who went overboard at around 7:30 pm on April 4 from ...

    On May 13, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    On the Beaufort Scale, how much wind does Force 9 indicate?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   ...

    On May 13, 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 May 13, 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 May 6, 2026 / By