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    Mindbender

    Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   What does the marine term “Bristol fashion” mean and where did it ...

    On October 14, 2026 / By
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    Mindbender

    On a Mercator Projection map or chart, why does Greenland look so much larger than it actually is?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...

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    Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   When sailing with an autopilot in “sailing mode” or using a windvane, ...

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    In chart pilotong, when east is least, what is best?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many ...

    On September 9, 2026 / By
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    Where is the deepest point in the world’s oceans?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Thanks to ...

    On August 27, 2026 / By
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    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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    What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone ...

    On August 12, 2026 / By
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    New Zealand was fiest settled by voyaging Polynesians known a Maoris. They named their new land Aotearoa. What does that translate to in English.   Send your answers ...

    On July 15, 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 July 8, 2026 / By
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    On Earth, what is and where is the Prime Meridian?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many ...

    On June 10, 2026 / By