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  Godspeed, John Rousmanier, Author, Sailing Safety Guru and Friend

  On August 8, our old and dear friend John Rousmanier sailed over the bar and left this mortal coil. There have been very few in our sailing, cruising ...

  On August 12, 2026 / By George Day
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  Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0

  Tach Talk: Diesel Diagnostics for Marine Engines with Hiccups

  It’s a calm morning so you are motoring  to you next destination. All is going well until you feel the boat slow and the revs decrease without touching ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  El Nino 2026 Update: The Monster is at the Door

  This summer has been remarkable for dramatic heat waves and furious fires around the world. The Canadian boreal forest is blazing, fires are ripping through the mountains in ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  New Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 Leads Ninth SO Generation

  I have a particular soft spot for this new Jeannea 455 since I owned and cruised a SO 45.2, circa 1998, and put more than 16,000 miles on ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Orca Attacks Off NW Spain, One Boat Sunk

  In the last week, orcas have attacked four vessels of the northwest coast of Spain, damaging three and sinking the fourth. The three damaged boats all required assistance ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  If your barometer indicates a steady increase in pressure, what weather should you typically expect to experience?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Survey of the Week

  Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks.   ...

  On August 5, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  In the night sky, in which constellation will you find Polaris, the North Star?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the ...

  On July 23, 2026 / By George Day
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  Survey of the Week

  Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks.   ...

  On July 23, 2026 / By George Day
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  Boat Reviews 0

  New 2026 Hanse 461 Combines Huge Volume with East Sailing

  I have spent quite a lot of time sailing modern Hanse yachts and have to admit that the German builder has a special knack for combining comfort with ...

  On July 22, 2026 / By George Day