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    A telescoping pole used to hold out the clew of a headsail is called what? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...

    On September 24, 2014 / By
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    You’re at the helm when the navigator asks what compass course you are steering. You tell her 235 degrees. With a variation of 7 degrees west and a ...

    On September 11, 2014 / By
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    What is the raised edge of a sailboat’s deck called? (Hint: Is often made of aluminum or wood.) Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water ...

    On September 3, 2014 / By
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    In the International COLREGS, how many blasts on a horn should you give if you wish to overtake a vessel on the port side?  Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, ...

    On August 13, 2014 / By
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        What does the symbol above represent on a weather map? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from ...

    On August 7, 2014 / By
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    What is the triangle called that is often created when plotting a three bearing fix? Send your answer to cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected ...

    On July 23, 2014 / By