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    When would you use a Bahamian moor? Thanks to last week’s winner, John Robbins, for the correct answer to the question: In restricted visibility what sound signal should ...

    On January 19, 2017 / By
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    In restricted visibility what sound signal should you use? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...

    On January 12, 2017 / By
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    What is a forked moor? 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 January 5, 2017 / By
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    Boats from which four countries have won the America’s Cup? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On December 22, 2016 / By
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    What is a boat called that is traditionally fitted with a gaff-rigged sail on a single mast set well forward? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected ...

    On December 15, 2016 / By
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    What is the difference between describing the wind as veering and backing? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...

    On December 8, 2016 / By
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    What is the term for the distance from the deck to the water? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...

    On December 1, 2016 / By
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    What is a hawse hole? 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 November 17, 2016 / By
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    What is a foreguy? 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 winner, ...

    On November 9, 2016 / By
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    When reversing on a boat with a right-handed propeller, ‘prop walk’ will push the aft of the boat to port or starboard? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The ...

    On November 2, 2016 / By