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    Although a startling image, a turk’s head, as a knot, has a purpose on a boat or ship other than as a key chain or an actual head. ...

    On January 9, 2023 / By
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    Who was the first person to sail non-stop around the world in a westerly direction and against the prevailing winds?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner ...

    On January 3, 2023 / By
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    In squally conditions at sea, what usually follows when you are hit by rain from an approaching squall before the wind picks up?   Send your answers to ...

    On December 19, 2022 / By
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    Where on a wood boat would you find a sister?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win ...

    On December 14, 2022 / By
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    On  cruising boat, where would you find a “fid” and what is it used for?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the ...

    On December 6, 2022 / By
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    What are the “horse latitudes” and how did they get their name?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and ...

    On November 29, 2022 / By
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    When looking at a weather map or grib files, what do the tightly packed isobars between high and low pressure zones indicate?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. ...

    On November 14, 2022 / By
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    When you set your autopilot on “sailing mode”, what data does it use to steer the boat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn ...

    On November 8, 2022 / By
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    What is the wind range for a NOAA designated gale?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn from the correct answers and will win ...

    On November 1, 2022 / By
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    What is generally considered the strongest flexible adhesive used to permanently mount deck gear on a boat?   Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner will be drawn ...

    On October 23, 2022 / By