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    What is the hole called that allows water to drain from a ships deck? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive ...

    On July 21, 2016 / By
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    What is the difference between an occulting and isophase navigational aid? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water ...

    On July 14, 2016 / By
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    A nautical phrase used to describe someone who has had too much to drink. Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive ...

    On July 7, 2016 / By
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    What is a unit of measurement relating to the depth of water, equal to 6 feet? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, ...

    On June 30, 2016 / By
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    The tendency of a sailboat to turn downwind in a strong wind when there is no change in the rudder’s position. What is this called? Send your answer ...

    On June 23, 2016 / By
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    What is the part of an anchor called that digs into the bottom? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...

    On June 16, 2016 / By
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    What common piece of equipment does this describe? A hood forward of a hatch or cockpit to protect the crew from wind and spray. Can be soft or ...

    On June 9, 2016 / By
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    What is ‘dipping the eye’? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to last week’s ...

    On June 2, 2016 / By
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    What term does this definition describe? A crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over the side of a boat, including ...

    On May 26, 2016 / By
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    What are the names of thin, stiff strips of plastic or wood, placed in pockets in the leech of a sail, to assist in keeping its form? Send ...

    On May 19, 2016 / By