Vertical bridge clearances on NOAA charts are given at what state of the tide (ie high, low)? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will ...
On October 1, 2014 / By AdministratorA telescoping pole used to hold out the clew of a headsail is called what? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...
On September 24, 2014 / By AdministratorOn an anchor windlass, what is the part called that makes contact with the rode or chain? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will ...
On September 18, 2014 / By AdministratorYou’re at the helm when the navigator asks what compass course you are steering. You tell her 235 degrees. With a variation of 7 degrees west and a ...
On September 11, 2014 / By AdministratorWhat is the raised edge of a sailboat’s deck called? (Hint: Is often made of aluminum or wood.) Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...
On September 3, 2014 / By AdministratorHow much breaking strength does a standard polyester double-braid line lose when a bowline is tied in it? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be ...
On August 27, 2014 / By AdministratorWhat is the name of the line attached to the end of the boom that is used to keep the boom from dropping? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, ...
On August 21, 2014 / By AdministratorIn the International COLREGS, how many blasts on a horn should you give if you wish to overtake a vessel on the port side? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, ...
On August 13, 2014 / By AdministratorWhat does the symbol above represent on a weather map? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from ...
On August 7, 2014 / By AdministratorSailing near a coast you see a light on your chart labeled with the characteristics “Gp Fl (3) 16M”. What does that tell you? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...
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