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New Fees Being Implemented in the Bahamas May Affect Boaters
If the Bahamian government has its way, boaters may incur increases in cruising permit fees and charter yachts should expect an enforcement of laws that currently exist to ...
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Not Bad for a First Outing
The Coast Guard Cutter Midgett hasn’t even been commissioned yet but has already helped a 70 year-old gentleman who was onboard his 62-foot sailboat, adrift without power. The ...
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Five People on Capsized Catamaran. Two Rescued. Watch Video
(ABC/AUS) – Last week authorities responded to an emergency beacon from an overturned catamaran off the coast of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The 38 foot catamaran capsized ...
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Another Record Year for Seaweed Growth: the New Normal
(Deutsche Welle) – It looks as though 2019 will be another year of record growth of seaweed sparking concerns of tourism officials in a number of countries. Due ...
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Sail Powered Cargo Ships Getting Closer to Reality
According to ShipInsight, the French company Neoline has selected the builder for its first two sailing cargo ships. With construction to begin this year, the launch is scheduled ...
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Its a Girl! An Orca is Born May 24, 2019
(CNN) – With only 76 killer whales left in the waters off San Juan Island, WA, the good news is that a baby orca has been born. Even ...
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Good News, Bad News: Sharks and Seals on Cape Cod
(Cape Cod Times) – As the above story notes, the killer whale population increased by one. Sharks and seals on the other hand have experienced a large increase ...
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10 Tips on Sailing with Children
This article from , My Sailing February 2013 has some useful tips on how to instill the love of sailing in your kids. Cruising with children while everyone ...
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Mindbender
When you recite the mnemoic “East is Least and West is Best” what navigation function are you referring to? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...
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New Rules On Their Way Regarding Anchoring in Georgia’s Waters
(Waterway Guide) – Boaters who transit the Intracoastal Waterway will want to look closely at the bill recently signed into law in Georgia that affects 140 miles of ...
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