Author Archives: andrew
Rescued Sailors Give Thanks to Irish Navy
A Norwegian couple paid an emotional “thank you” last week to the Irish Naval Service for saving them from horrendous seas after a dream voyage turned into a nightmare. Erik (62) and Gretta (62) Ostberg from Haugesund in Norway were enjoying … Continue reading
Sailor Miraculously Survives After Spending 2 Days Inside Sunken Tug
As reported earlier this week, tragedy struck offshore Escravos, Nigeria on Sunday May, 26, when the anchor handling tug Jacson 4 sank in heavy weather. Divers recovered 10 bodies from the sunken ship and 1 is still missing. Miraculously however, the … Continue reading
Sailboat Carrying Ton of Marijuana Runs Aground
During a routine patrol, a Coast Guard crew spotted a sailboat entering Newport Harbor, CA near Balboa Island and decided to board it for an equipment check, authorities said. As Coast Guard officials approached at 1 a.m., the sailboat veered … Continue reading
Kiteboarder Helps Stranded Powerboat
Ten minutes before the De Lei’ed Parrots were set to take the stage and woo Jimmy Buffett fans, a woman ran up the beach to find help for a small boat that had run aground. Beach-goers had heard the cries … Continue reading
Missing Sailboat Found in the Pacific
A sailboat that went missing while en route from Hawaii to California has been found with a broken satellite phone, and relatively close to the islands, Coast Guard officials said. The sailing vessel Siesta had missed its scheduled radio contacts, … Continue reading
BOYE KNIVES: THE PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT!
10% – 20% OFF SALE THROUGH FATHER’S DAY: A gift that will please – on Father’s Day and for years to come – a Boye Boat Knife. These top-of-the-line, no rust, cobalt alloy rigging knives are sure to become an instant … Continue reading
ANOTHER BIG FINISH BY bluboats
The new blu30 by bluboats was recently launched on the Swiss Lake of Lucerne featuring the ALEXSEAL full system, and finished in our striking Royal Nights metallic. Specifically chosen by bluboats for its high performance and minimal weight characteristics, ALEXSEAL provided the … Continue reading
Three Tips for the Anchorage
Anchoring out is one of the most rewarding parts of cruising on a sailboat. But with that reward comes some challenges and responsibilities when you get into the anchorage. Here are three tips for anchoring to help you calmly get … Continue reading
Cruising Sails for Around the World or Across the Bay
When people think of Quantum, they often think of our high-tech racing sails. The fact is, we build just as many cruising sails. Thousands of sailors worldwide rely on Quantum cruising sails to take on the most ambitious sailing plans … Continue reading
Boat Review: Blue Jacket 40
For the past 30 years, you could not sail into a harbor anywhere in North America, and most of the rest of the world, too, without seeing a cruising boat built by either Tartan or Island Packet. These two American … Continue reading
Horizon Yacht Sales 2C/1H Models, 32′-36′ ALL UNDER $80k!¬
Horizon Yacht Sales in the British Virgin Islands is delighted to highlight four yachts from our brokerage range. These yachts have all benefited from the Horizon Charter Management scheme, which ensures yachts are kept in first-class condition whilst under our … Continue reading
Smartphone Invention Eliminates ‘Search’ from Search and Rescue
A revolutionary device capable of transforming a smartphone into a lifesaving satellite phone has been designed with yacht crews in mind. While the incidences of man over board and sinking are rare among large yachts, there exists an inherent risk … Continue reading
Video of the Week: Navy Ship Takes on Wave
Check out this head on collision with a wave. Good thing the glass on that bridge is strong!
Launchings
Standup paddleboards (SUPs) have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years and Morris Yachts has not only taken notice, they’ve done something about it… Morris Yachts challenged the norm in cruising sailboat manufacturing by announcing the design … Continue reading
Four-man Rowing Crew Plans to Conquer the Northwest Passage in 75 days
Kevin Vallely finished his last shakedown cruise Tuesday, rowing a small, four man boat around Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, BC, and now he’s ready for his next really big adventure – transiting the Northwest Passage, one oar stroke at a time. … Continue reading
For the Hungry Crew
One of my favorite meals to cook aboard is breakfast. Here is a delicious recipe for those who don’t mind the old “no bananas on board” superstition. Banana Pancakes Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons baking … Continue reading
Mindbender
What is the forward lower corner of a sail called? 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 to last week’s Mindbender winner, Tim Haas, for his answer … Continue reading
Cruising Shot of the Week
Thanks to Jessica Zevalkink and Katie Smith for this sweet shot aboard their Cal 27, Louise, as they worked their south towards the Gulf of Mexico from Michigan. Do you have cool shots from your cruising adventures? Send them to … Continue reading
Broad Reaching with Andrew Cross
Starboard! In all the sailing and cruising classes I’ve taught over the years, from learn to sail to live-aboard passagemaking, I routinely get asked one question from eager students upon graduation, “What should I do next?” My answer, no matter … Continue reading
Police Recover Outboard Engines Stolen From Disabled Sailors
Boat motors that were stolen from a non profit that helps disabled sailors get on water have been recovered by San Francisco police. Thieves on Monday night took five outboard motors from Pier 40. The engines belong to the Bay Area … Continue reading
