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    Scroll up to the Cruising Shot of the Week and translate the flags on Grand Cru. You should find a two word phrase on the backstay and another ...

    On May 10, 2017 / By
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    In a gale warning what range of wind speeds should you expect? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...

    On May 4, 2017 / By
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    What is WAAS and how does it help your navigation? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On April 27, 2017 / By
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    Label the corners of this triangular sail (clew, tack, head). Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On April 20, 2017 / By
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    The SOLAS convention was first adopted in 1914. What does SOLAS stand for? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...

    On April 13, 2017 / By
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    What is the term for a mast support running from the top of the mast to the aft deck or another mast? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The ...

    On April 6, 2017 / By
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    What is longer, a nautical mile or a statute mile? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On March 30, 2017 / By
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    What is the name of the ship that Charles Darwin sailed on in the 1830’s and made famous? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from ...

    On March 23, 2017 / By
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    Is the correct term for a long thin triangular flag flown from a masthead a pennant or pendant? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from ...

    On March 15, 2017 / By
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    What is the term for a line attached to the bow of a dinghy, usually used to secure it to a dock or boat? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. ...

    On March 9, 2017 / By