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  How to Prepare An Emergency Ditch Bag

  When cruising, safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Having a well-stocked and meticulously-planned ditch bag can be the difference between surviving to write your ...

  On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender

  What is the term for a line attached to the bow of a dinghy, usually used to secure it to a dock or boat? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. ...

  On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  What to do When You’re Given a Tropical Island

  When Ben and Lisa Newton sold their businesses and homes to sail through the South Pacific, they never expected to own one of the islands they dreamed about. ...

  On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Crazy Voyages: Sailors Who Took to Sea Without the Relevant Experience

  With no sailing experience, Chay Blyth decided to compete in the 1968-69 Sunday Time’s Golden Globe Race. The 27-year-old only made it just past the Cape of Good ...

  On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Reef Navigation Using Satellite Images

  Many atolls and reef areas have only sketchy charts or are entirely uncharted. Of course, reef navigation means a great deal of eye-ball navigation – regardless of chart ...

  On March 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  10 Tips to Get the Right Boat Loan

  How do you get the right boat loan for your new or previously owned dream boat? Here are 10 tips from Boat Owners Association of The United States ...

  On March 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Beyond Painting-Spar Restoration

  Previously published in BWS by Pete Dubler. As the restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, Regina Oceani, continues—her inner being now strong and solid with a new ...

  On March 8, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Mindbender

  What is the nautical term for a hallway on a boat? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. The winner, selected randomly from correct answers, will receive a Blue Water ...

  On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Oyster Reveals Two New Yachts in the G6 Fleet

  Oyster Yachts has released renderings of the most recent additions to the G6 fleet, the Oyster 565 and Oyster 595. The sailing yachts are designed to provide autonomy ...

  On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Conrad Colman Experiences Dismasting, MOB and Fire During the Vendee Globe

  Conrad Colman finished the Vendee Globe in 16th, a non-stop solo round the world yacht race. On the face of it, that doesn’t seem like a remarkable result, ...

  On March 2, 2017 / By Administrator