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  Using two fixed objects to take a bearing is called what? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from the ...

  On January 14, 2015 / By Administrator
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  What keeps the boom and mainsail from swinging across the boat in the event of an accidental jibe? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...

  On January 7, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Usually made of canvas, nylon or netting, what keeps you from falling out of your bunk while underway? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...

  On December 31, 2014 / By Administrator
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  When fixing or verifying a position using radar, what do “EBL” and “VRM” stand for? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...

  On December 17, 2014 / By Administrator
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  On a nautical chart, is the set of the current given in degrees magnetic or true? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be ...

  On December 4, 2014 / By Administrator
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  When reefing the mainsail, what is the new tack attached to at the gooseneck? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at ...

  On November 26, 2014 / By Administrator
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  The wind is blowing out of the northwest and is predicted to shift to the north, then northeast. It this shift veering or backing? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who ...

  On November 19, 2014 / By Administrator
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  A smaller headsail sail flown from an inner forestay is called what? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from ...

  On November 13, 2014 / By Administrator
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  What is the line called on a spinnaker pole that is rigged to keep it from rising up? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...

  On November 6, 2014 / By Administrator
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  A tool commonly used in rope work (splicing, untying knots) is called what? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random ...

  On October 29, 2014 / By Administrator