Browsing Tag Bill Biewenga
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Decision Time
Previously published in BWS by Bill Biewenga. All of the weather forecasts from multiple sources indicated a likely and potentially dangerous passage. The real question was whether or ...
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Valuable Tips for the Inevitable Equipment Failure
With enough time and miles at sea, encountering problems and equipment failures is inevitable. Having the original equipment manufacturers’ authorized spares and repair kits onboard is not. Regardless ...
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The Advantages of Old School Navigation Tools
Bill Biewenga discusses his favorite manual navigation tools. Originally published in BWS January 2016 I’m scrambling. With one and a half days before I fly to France for ...
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Choosing the Right Gear for Going Aloft
Bill Biewenga shares advice on going up the rig. Previously published in BWS. Getting to the masthead and back to deck level can be as safe and as ...
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Considerations for a Gulf Stream Crossing
Bill Biewenga explains how a little planning will help you avoid problems in the Gulf Stream. Previously published in BWS. Whether racing or delivering boats to or from New ...
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Dropping Temperatures and Rising Risks
It was December, and a newly purchased J/160 needed to be moved from Florida to Rhode Island for a refit. The owner hoped to have his boat ready ...
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Your Best Friend May be your Compass. Treat it as such.
With or without electricity, as a navigator your job is to find your way safely to port. At times, your best friend may be your compass. Treat it ...
