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    What is the Swedish watch system often used on cruising boats at sea?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers ...

    On April 18, 2023 / By
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    Other than in the sock drawer or the appearance of a caterpillar, where do you find “woolies” on a sailboat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner ...

    On April 11, 2023 / By
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    When do you use vectors when plotting a compass course?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win ...

    On April 2, 2023 / By
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    Where on your boat will you find roses that aren’t flowers?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will ...

    On March 28, 2023 / By
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    What is an MMSI number and where in the U.S. do you go to get it?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from ...

    On March 21, 2023 / By
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    What’s a hygrometer and why would you want one on your boat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and ...

    On March 15, 2023 / By
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    When you hear an Aussie or Kiwi talk about “bommies”, what are they referring to?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the ...

    On March 7, 2023 / By
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    What is the name of the weed that has become such a problem in the Caribbean in the last few years?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...

    On March 1, 2023 / By
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    When cruising from the US to Europe, what series of regulations and protocols must you follow when you get there according to this Euro-wide agreement?   Send your ...

    On February 21, 2023 / By
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    The North Star points to the geographic north, what constellation points to the geographic south pole?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from ...

    On February 14, 2023 / By