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    In an old marine tradition, sailors earned an ear ring for founding which cape for the first time?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...

    On February 10, 2026 / By
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    In coastal piloting, what do you calculate when you “double the angle on the bow”?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from ...

    On February 5, 2026 / By
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    What are King Tides?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Many thanks to everyone who sent in ...

    On January 22, 2026 / By
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    What is a Turk’s head and what is its primary use?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   ...

    On January 15, 2026 / By
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    Why do we put zincs on our prop shafts and in our engine cooling systems?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from ...

    On January 7, 2026 / By
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    What early scientist established the system of latitude and longitude for the Earth we know today?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On December 18, 2025 / By
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    What causes the aurora borealis or Northern Lights?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   Thanks to everyone ...

    On December 11, 2025 / By
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    The Winter Solstice is two weeks away. At what south latitude does the sun start its northern journey?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...

    On December 3, 2025 / By
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    What are the two woods traditionally used in building cabin soles?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   ...

    On November 20, 2025 / By
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    When sailing in light wind, what get’s called a cat’s paw (and it’s not a knot)?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

    On November 12, 2025 / By