Browsing Category Mindbender

  • Mindbender 0

    Minbender

    On an anchor windlass, what is the part called that makes contact with the rode or chain? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will ...

    On September 18, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    You’re at the helm when the navigator asks what compass course you are steering. You tell her 235 degrees. With a variation of 7 degrees west and a ...

    On September 11, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What is the raised edge of a sailboat’s deck called? (Hint: Is often made of aluminum or wood.) Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...

    On September 3, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    How much breaking strength does a standard polyester double-braid line lose when a bowline is tied in it? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be ...

    On August 27, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What is the name of the line attached to the end of the boom that is used to keep the boom from dropping?  Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, ...

    On August 21, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    In the International COLREGS, how many blasts on a horn should you give if you wish to overtake a vessel on the port side?  Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, ...

    On August 13, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

        What does the symbol above represent on a weather map? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from ...

    On August 7, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    Sailing near a coast you see a light on your chart labeled with the characteristics “Gp Fl (3) 16M”. What does that tell you? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A ...

    On July 30, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender 0

    Mindbender

    What is the triangle called that is often created when plotting a three bearing fix? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...

    On July 23, 2014 / By
  • Mindbender

    Mindbender

    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