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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
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    What is the difference between a collision and an allision? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On August 18, 2016 / By
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    What is the fitting that attaches the boom to the mast called? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue ...

    On August 11, 2016 / By
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    What is the term that describes to turn a ship on its side in order to clean or repair it? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected ...

    On August 4, 2016 / By
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    A nautical hail, once known as the dreaded war cry of the Vikings. Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a ...

    On July 28, 2016 / By
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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