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    What visual phenomenon at sea is called a fata morgana?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win ...

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    What role did the sloop Katy play in U.S. history?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win ...

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    What are the common uses on a boat for a solution of vinegar and water?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the ...

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    When you set up a modern autopilot in “sailing mode”, what data does the autopilot use to kaintain course?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...

    On July 12, 2022 / By
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    What is the North Atlantic Gyre?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win a subscription to the ...

    On July 5, 2022 / By
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    What is the name of the new satellite-based broadband internet network that may one day work on cruising boats?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will ...

    On June 28, 2022 / By
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    What is the name of the bivalve famous, in days of yore and even today, for eating the planks of wood boats and ships?   Send your answers ...

    On June 20, 2022 / By
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    When stepping the mast on a boat for the first time, what lucky charm is traditionally put under the mast as it is lowered into the step fitting? ...

    On June 13, 2022 / By
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    When docking your cruising boat on a float or dock with the wind and/or current pushing you off the dock, which spring line attached to the dock is ...

    On June 5, 2022 / By
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    When inspecting wire rigging on a sailboat, what does “barber poling” refer to?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers ...

    On May 31, 2022 / By