Overseas Radio Network – Pantry for Self-Reliance, Extending Food Life, Foreign Food Markets In Overseas Radio Network Show 7, Segment 2, we continue our discussion about getting off the grid: Important features of a self-reliant pantry Extending the life of foods on board Expect the unexpected in foreign food markets GARY FRETZ: Welcome back to […]
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Overseas Radio Network – Buy the Best Dinghy You Can Afford and Get a Good Davits Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 7, Segment 3: We continue our discussion about getting off the grid. Dinghies are key to being independent while cruising Buy the best dinghy you can afford and carry Get a good davits
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Overseas Radio Network – Anchoring, Save Marina Fees, Laundry Aboard, Marine Electronics Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 7, Segment 4: We continue our discussion about getting off the grid: Anchoring ensure safety and independence while sailing Invest in a good anchor to avoid marina fees Doing laundry aboard Modern marine electronics GARY FRETZ: Welcome
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Overseas Radio Network – Communications at Sea, Exterior Boat Gear Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 8, Segment 1: Communications and connectivity at sea Exterior boat gear to have Reducing maintenance on a boat GARY FRETZ: Ahoy, mates! This is your host, Gary Fretz. And our show is about “Yachts: The Perfect Escape Vehicle”. As
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Overseas Radio Network – Medical Care at Sea, How to Get Mail Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 8, Segment 2: Medical insurance Quality of medical care in ports Cruisers supporting each other How to get mail when cruising GARY FRETZ: Welcome back to our show. I am Gary Fretz and I am here with
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Overseas Radio Network – Preparing for an Ocean Crossing Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 8, Segment 3: Preparing for an ocean crossing Readying the boat Provisioning Preparing for emergencies at sea Living space aboard a boat GARY FRETZ: Welcome back to our show. I am Gary Fretz with my co-hosts, Stephen and Estelle Cockcroft.
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Overseas Radio Network – Self-Sufficiency Aboard, Getting Sailing Experience Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 8, Segment 4: What you need to know about your boat before cruising How to keep repairs and maintenance to a minimum How to get a lot of sailing experience fast Couples enjoy cruising for different reasons GARY FRETZ: Welcome
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Overseas Radio Network – Building a Sailboat Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 10, Segment 1: Why we built our boat Things to consider when building a boat GARY FRETZ: Ahoy, mates! You’ve tuned into “Yachts: The Perfect Escape Vehicle”. This Gary Fretz and I have my co-hosts here today, Stephen and Estelle Cockcroft. You
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Overseas Radio Network – Albert the Ape & His Antics Aboard Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 13, Segment 1: Albert the Ape goes ape wild proving that an ape may not be the best pet to have aboard a catamaran Albert does not like cats Saving Albert by letting him go to a new
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Catamaran Ownership Seminar Schedule Announced! Looking for more catamaran ownership info? We take the drama out of owning a yacht and make you an educated consumer. During our 2-day, 2-night live-aboard seminar, you will not only enjoy the sailing lifestyle but also learn one-on-one everything you need to know about catamarans in general and the
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The Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 is a very comfortable cruising catamaran for a couple. Key features include galley-up with lots of storage, huge comfortable cockpit, lots of interior volume, and a safe semi-raised helm. This catamaran is well-designed and laid out for safe and easy handling and sailing. Enjoy the video to see the spacious
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I had a chance to do a quick walk-through on the 2016 Lagoon 42 catamaran at the Miami Boat Show in February (2016). In my opinion, it is a runaway winner among cruising catamarans! It is the perfect size live-aboard catamaran for a couple and has all the features that not only make it a
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This roasted chickpeas recipe is so simple to make and really great with a beer or a cold glass of white wine. Best of all, it’s a healthy protein-packed snack. My good friend, Caroline Lewis from S/V Thalia, graciously shared this recipe. Read their blog where they have some gorgeous pictures and Caroline really writes well. Ingredients:
Dock Your Boat by Sfinx-It A boat docking simulator like Dock Your Boat by sfinx-it helps beginners or experienced sailors hone their skills in the harbor. including catamaran sailors! Docking a sailboat is, for most “newbies”, the most difficult maneuver to make. It is also where there are the most critical eyes watching you and
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Harnessing the wind to sail the globe has been used for millennia, but wind is not just for propulsion. Small wind turbines like the AIR Silent X, manufactured by Primus Wind Power in Lakewood, Colorado, make it possible to enjoy modern conveniences while sailing. These super quiet off-grid wind turbines charge the boat’s battery banks
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Overseas Radio Network – Pets on Board & Port Transportation Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 13, Segment 2: Octo the Cat on board…and how he was trained for when he went overboard Pet laws in different countries How to get around on land – local taxis, buses, bikes GARY FRETZ: Welcome back to our
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Overseas Radio Network – Speaking English & Transporting Guns in Foreign Countries Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 13, Segment 3: Do you have to know foreign languages when travelling to different countries? Bicycles, scooters, and other convenient transport to carry on board. Declaring weapons in foreign countries. Having a safe on board. GARY FRETZ: Welcome
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When cruising especially out in the ocean, it is not possible to pop into the provisioning store for a loaf of bread. So the alternative and yummier choice is to bake your own bread in the galley. And, although it takes a little time, in the end it is so yummy. We love sourdough and
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