Catamaran Guru was always just a very small, personalized boutique brokerage company, only selling the pre-owned boats of our existing clients. Our focus has primarily been on selling new catamarans and charter programs and we are now one of the biggest organizations, specializing in crewed yachts for owner operators and crewed yacht businesses. In the […]
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Though perfect for the holidays, this drink has nothing to do with Christmas. Its namesake is Dr. Christmas Jones, a fictional nuclear physicist who appeared in the 1999 James Bond film, The World is Not Enough. Denise Richards’ portrayal was highly criticized as not being believable (even received a Razzie award), so perhaps that is
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Before you get tired of turkey sandwiches, grab a few extra veggies and puff pastry at the grocery and treat yourself to an elegant, but easy turkey pot pie with your leftovers. This recipe is versatile. You can add the traditional English peas and carrots if you like or even try some herbs like rosemary
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While leftover turkey makes great traditional Mexican quesadillas, these updated cheesy snackers are delightful. The creamy Brie and sweet cranberry are more French than Mexican. In any case, they are tasty and quick and easy to make. They also reheat well, so you can leftover leftovers. This savory recipe is not only a quick meal,
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We want to thank everyone that took the time to visit us at the Annapolis boat show. The excitement and interest in catamarans reached unprecedented levels and it’s clear that the future is bright for every manufacturer. The industry is seeing phenomenal growth as more and more people decide to set sail. Exhibitors seemed excited
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Build Sailing Techniques & Prepare for the Sailing Lifestyle! ASA sailing school & Live-Aboard Instructors A catamaran sailing school was unheard of years ago. In the early days of Catamaran Guru, catamaran experts, Stephen & Estelle Cockcroft kept their cruising kitty going by teaching American Sailing Association courses and offered liveaboard orientation experiences aboard their
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Oh, so addictive! And easy to make. This recipe scales well…more coming aboard? No problem. This Southern snack is a favorite with everyone who likes a little “kick”. Reduce or increase the pepper flakes and cayenne to control the heat. These spices do not “burn” a long time so even those who are not big fans
Fast, easy and your guests will be impressed because it looks complicated…and it is refreshing! This fruity concoction is perfect to match with a quick and easy party snack like our Fire Crackers recipe whether you are hosting a big bash aboard or just relaxing on the beach. Decide if you want to make red
This delicious and amazingly quick no-knead bread is from Pam Monfore, a fellow member of the Cooking on a Boat Facebook group. Pam wanted to point out that she got this recipe at alexandracooks.com. Give this one a try in your galley…take a picture and comment below what you think! INGREDIENTS 4 cups (512
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In the yachting world there’s an old saying – Use the best tool for the job and this APP definitely rates as one of the best! The Catamaran Guru team endorses this product for all our charter yacht business operators! SEAZONE is one of the best and simplest products to track all yacht administration and
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Wow! We had a great turn out at our Boat as a Business seminar series. Folks from all around the world joined our online events to learn about this popular program. Essentially, we have been in the industry for so long and have had so many people ask us how to do that, that we
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Performance Sailing Catamaran: why we like it! This is one of the first performance sailing catamaran designs that we feel excited about. While we admire other performance cruisers like the Balance, Outremer and HH, we have never really wanted to own one. Why? Comfort! These performance cats are all fast, they are interesting and fun
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ASA sailing school & Unique Yacht Charters Our seaschool partner, Cruise Abaco, is owner-operated with 20+ years of sailing experience in The Abacos of The Bahamas. They offer hands-on ASA sailing courses and unique yacht charters. The protected waters of the Abaco and its abundant outlying cays offer something for every sailor, from beginners to
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Southern comfort food…you can’t beat it! Especially when it is from southern Africa! My sister-in-law Paula, sent me this ooey-gooey sweet and savory South African grilled sandwich (braaibroodjie) recipe. These braaibroodjies” are a favorite side dish for South Africans at every BBQ (braai) and it is so easy to make. This recipe calls for Dutch
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It is difficult to imagine navigating the ocean or even intracoastal without the benefits of technology…apps, global-positioning satellites, radio and other high-tech communication, web-enabled services for weather, currents, Gulf stream, and more. It is inconceivable successful sea navigation occurred prior to even understanding much of the science that was behind the natural “tools” they used.
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COVID testing for travel has been a topic on our boat lately. Stephen and I will be at the Annapolis boat show in October then on to France to take delivery of new boats from the various factories for some of our clients. So I thought I would share what we have learned while researching
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is replacing its CBP ROAM™ app with the new CBP One™ mobile application to further streamline entry into the United States for not only the CBP, but also those preparing for entry. The app helps both foreign travelers and US residents re-entering to determine documentation and services needed for entry
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Meat and cheese boards are crowd pleasers and easy to make. Most cruisers can easily throw an impressive platter together in the galley. This picture is a great example of an easy and affordable board that the El Jeffe crew brought to Zuri for cocktails. A “fancy” baked brie, assortment of cheeses and meats with
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