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    How many nautical miles in 1 degree of latitude? And how many nautical miles in 1 degree of longitude at the 60th parallel?  Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, ...

    On July 16, 2015 / By
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    What does the saying “True Virgins Make Dull Companions” have to to do with the sailing community?  Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will ...

    On July 8, 2015 / By
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    What does this mnemonic saying help you remember, New Reels CatchFish, So Purchase Some Willingly?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will ...

    On July 2, 2015 / By
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    While sailing (not under power) you encounter a motoring vessel displaying the shape below. Who has the right of way and why? Assume the sailboat is not displaying ...

    On June 25, 2015 / By
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    If you plot an easterly greater circle course and it overlays exactly with the rhumb line course, what is your latitude? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly ...

    On June 18, 2015 / By
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    What does a purple flag on a beach warn you of?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. ...

    On June 11, 2015 / By
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    What type of front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing ...

    On June 5, 2015 / By
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    What does a red and white buoy indicate?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat. Thanks to last weeks winner, Valerie ...

    On May 28, 2015 / By
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    If you are flying this courtesy flag, what country are you in?       Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.  The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water ...

    On May 21, 2015 / By
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    You are the navigator and before coming on deck for your watch, want to plot an updated fix and true course on the chart. After plotting your fix, you ask the ...

    On May 7, 2015 / By