What is the origin of the the distress call “Mayday”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. Many ...
On August 7, 2024 / By George DayThe German designers and engineers at Hanse are masters at creating hulls, decks and interiors that maximize the use of available space. On the larger models, this translates ...
On August 7, 2024 / By George DayLast year’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and the ARC+ were joined by 96 boats that sailed from the Canary Islands to St. Lucia in the Caribbean, with ...
On August 7, 2024 / By George DayNow in it’s 60th year, the Dutch boat builder Contest Yachts recently announced that it has completed the design work and specifications for their new 63CS sloop. The ...
On July 31, 2024 / By George DayThe first time I sailed across the North Atlantic many years ago, we were all surprised at the number of white Styrofoam cups we saw bobbing hundreds of ...
On July 31, 2024 / By George DayMustang has long been a leader in marine safety gear and inflatable personal flotation deveices so it is news when the company comes out with a radical news ...
On July 30, 2024 / By George DayBefore 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 30, 2024 / By George DayIn what constellation are the pointer stars that help you find Polaris or the North Star? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly ...
On July 30, 2024 / By George DayLeave it to Larry Graff and his team at Aspen Catamarans to bring out a rigid dinghy that breaks the design mold for yacht tenders. That’s just what ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayIn December 1565, the Spanish galleon San Juan lay at anchor in the small harbor at Red Bay on Canada’s Labrador coast. Her hold held 1,000 barrels of ...
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