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    At what altitude do cirrus clouds typically form?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from the correct answers. Thanks ...

    On June 19, 2014 / By
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    On a boat with a left-handed propeller, which way will the stern “walk” when in reverse?    Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will ...

    On June 11, 2014 / By
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    When sailing close hauled or on a reach, is the true wind direction forward or aft of the apparent wind?   Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will ...

    On June 4, 2014 / By
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    According to this cardinal buoy, what direction would you go to stay in clear water? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...

    On May 28, 2014 / By
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    What color and pattern does a “safe water mark” or “mid-channel buoy” flash? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.  A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be ...

    On July 4, 2012 / By
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    Since I received so many answers to last week’s Cruising Shot location question (the correct answer was Seattle) I figured a photo Mindbender was in order this week. ...

    On June 26, 2012 / By
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    What might a rapidly falling barometer under 30″ tell us about the upcoming weather? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.  A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will ...

    On June 19, 2012 / By
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    What does Radar stand for? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.  A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from the correct answers. ...

    On June 12, 2012 / By
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    What time of day does the first ‘Dog Watch’ start? Send your answers to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at ...

    On June 6, 2012 / By