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    What is the name of a north-flowing ocean current in the North Pacific Ocean that is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic?[spacer height=”5px”] Send your ...

    On March 3, 2016 / By
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    In which country would you fly this courtesy flag?[spacer height=”5px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”] Thanks to ...

    On February 25, 2016 / By
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    In the northern hemisphere, when air masses move from high to low pressure which way do they deflect? Left or right?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, ...

    On February 11, 2016 / By
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    What does this marker indicate?[spacer height=”10px”]  [spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”] Thanks to last week’s ...

    On February 4, 2016 / By
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    What does 5 short horn blasts signal?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”10px”] Thanks to last week’s ...

    On January 28, 2016 / By
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    Define vaka, amas and akas. How do they relate to each other?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer ...

    On January 21, 2016 / By
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    When sailing in foreign waters should a courtesy flag be flown on the port or starboard side?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct ...

    On January 14, 2016 / By
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    Wind direction is given in 8 compass points for forecasts and 16 for observations and is the direction the wind is coming from. True or False?[spacer height=”10px”] Send ...

    On January 7, 2016 / By
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    What is the red line on this compass called and what is its purpose? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water ...

    On December 17, 2015 / By
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    Vertical bridge clearances on charts are referenced to Mean Low Water in tidal areas.  True or False[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct ...

    On December 10, 2015 / By