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    What is the aft vertical edge of a sail called? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On October 27, 2016 / By
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    When you are sailing close hauled is the apparent wind speed higher or lower than the true wind speed? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly ...

    On October 20, 2016 / By
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    If you have the ‘dog watch’, what time are you on duty? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...

    On October 13, 2016 / By
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    The last black moon in the western hemisphere occurred on September 30, 2016. What is a ‘black moon’? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, ...

    On October 6, 2016 / By
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    What does dressing a yacht entail? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to last ...

    On September 29, 2016 / By
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    What is the chine on a boat? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to ...

    On September 22, 2016 / By
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    Where would you encounter the Agulhas Current? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to ...

    On September 15, 2016 / By
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    In which country would you fly this courtesy flag? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...

    On September 8, 2016 / By
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    What does this weather symbol indicate? Thanks to last week’s winner, Lora Elgin, for the correct answer to the question:  Assuming that the tide in your area has ...

    On September 1, 2016 / By
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    Assuming that the tide in your area has a normal semi-diurnal cycle, what rule could be used to estimate the height and flow of the tide for times ...

    On August 25, 2016 / By