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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. ...
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Further Thoughts on Using a Weather Router on Passages
Dick and Ginger Stevenson are extemely experienced offshore cruisers. They also make a point of passing on the knowledge they have acquired over long sailing careers. In light ...
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French Polynesia Cuts Cruising Permit from 24 to 12 Months
Bob MacKie on sv Hedonism, recently posted the story below from Tahiti’s Radio One website regarding the policy changes put in place by the government of French Polynesia. ...
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Mindbender
What causes algae to bloom in a diesel fuel tank? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many ...
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Offshore Safety at Sea Course September 12. Salty Dawgs Get Discount
Headed offshore? It’s time to sign up for the next US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training. Plus, Salty Dawg active members receive ...
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Godspeed, John Rousmanier, Author, Sailing Safety Guru and Friend
On August 8, our old and dear friend John Rousmanier sailed over the bar and left this mortal coil. There have been very few in our sailing, cruising ...
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Tach Talk: Diesel Diagnostics for Marine Engines with Hiccups
It’s a calm morning so you are motoring to you next destination. All is going well until you feel the boat slow and the revs decrease without touching ...
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El Nino 2026 Update: The Monster is at the Door
This summer has been remarkable for dramatic heat waves and furious fires around the world. The Canadian boreal forest is blazing, fires are ripping through the mountains in ...
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New Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 Leads Ninth SO Generation
I have a particular soft spot for this new Jeannea 455 since I owned and cruised a SO 45.2, circa 1998, and put more than 16,000 miles on ...
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Orca Attacks Off NW Spain, One Boat Sunk
In the last week, orcas have attacked four vessels of the northwest coast of Spain, damaging three and sinking the fourth. The three damaged boats all required assistance ...
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