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    What nautical term does the following define? -An informal visit between crew members of whalers. 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, Paul ...

    On July 23, 2015 / By
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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