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    What is a storm with sustained winds of more than 74 mph that occurs in the Northwest Pacific Ocean called?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected ...

    On November 5, 2015 / By
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    Your chartplotter indicates a speed of 3.9 knots and a SOG of 7.6 knots.  What does this indicate?[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from ...

    On October 29, 2015 / By
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    What nautical term does the following define?  A device used to guide a line or cable to a specific place.[spacer height=”10px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly ...

    On October 22, 2015 / By
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    When does a neap tide occur?[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 October 15, 2015 / By
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    What modern nautical word originated from the term ‘haul yardarm’?[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”] ...

    On October 8, 2015 / By
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    What is the class of knots called which are used to join two ends together?[spacer height=”20px”] Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will ...

    On October 1, 2015 / By
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    Name the 5 sails in this photo. Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”20px”] Thanks to last weeks ...

    On September 24, 2015 / By
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    In what country would you fly this courtesy flag?[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 ...

    On September 16, 2015 / By
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    What is a guideline like this called? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat.[spacer height=”15px”] Thanks to last weeks ...

    On September 10, 2015 / By
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    Is the sailboat in this photo a ketch or yawl? 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 4, 2015 / By