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  Return of an Icon, Tartan Yacht’s Introduces All-New 27-Foot Sloop

  Sixty-five years ago, Tartan Yachts based in Ohio on the shore of lake Erie came out with their first boat, the Tartan 27. The Sparkman & Stephens dessin ...

  On October 8, 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 October 1, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers.   When the moon has a golden ring around it, what weather change ...

  On October 1, 2026 / By George Day
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  Cruising Sloop Sunk by Sperm Whales in Tasman Sea

  As we have reported over the last few years, orca whales have been attacking and sinking sailing vessels off the coast of Portugal and Spain. But, now it ...

  On October 1, 2026 / By George Day
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  Tech Talk: Understanding Diesel Engine Blow-By

  Diesel engines on sailboats often suffer from too little use than too much since, as sailors, we enjoy switching the beast off as soon as we get free ...

  On September 16, 2026 / By George Day
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  Oyster Launches New Luxury C60 Cruising Cat

  Here’s a news blast that will set the multihull alight. Oyster Yachts, the respected builder of luxury, blue water monohulls is launching a new 60-foot cruising catamaran.  The ...

  On September 16, 2026 / By George Day
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  Mindbender

  A fathom is a measurement of six feet. Why was six feet the standard they chose?   Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...

  On September 15, 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 September 15, 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 September 10, 2026 / By George Day
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  Six New Sailboats to Debut st Newport International Boat Show Next Week

  Newport, Rhode Island will host the fall’s first big in-the-water boat show next week and this year there are six brand new models that will have their market ...

  On September 9, 2026 / By George Day