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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Elertus Smart Sensor can “monitor your most important things”. For us boat owners, our sailing vessel is often our most precious belonging. Especially if you are weekenders or dock your boat for any length of unoccupied time, Elertus might be of interest to you. This wifi-based system monitors humidity, water, doors, and motion, and alert
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What happens when a retail fashion merchandising maven gets married, leaves her job, and sails the Pacific? Eventually, she heeds the call that persists in her head (and heart) to help other women look great out of a tiny suitcase or boat closet. At least, that is what Elizabeth Hynes did. After her 18-month sailing
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After years of designing mattresses for factories, Michelle Brumfield launched her own company to build custom mattresses for yachts and boats in 1999. Since then the family-owned business has focused on quality over quantity of mattresses giving thousands of boat owners and their guests a more restful night’s sleep. Her success is not only measured
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American Product Review: Ocean-Inspired Jewelry by Calypso Sea Tanya Burnett and Kevin Palmer are freelance travel photojournalists with a wide range of talents which includes diving, sailing, professional photography, art and anything adventure! We first got to know this dynamic duo while on sailing school with us on our catamaran. Like with everything else, they
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Cruising Multihull 41-50ft: Bali 4.3 Catamarans Multihulls featured heavily as nominees for SAIL’s Best Boats competition 2016. Multihull designers and builders have challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries in their 2016 models like never before. Dramatic changes are evident in sailing techniques and technologies with the use of lifting foils and in the
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February 15-17, 2016 | Miamarina At Bayside The Boat Show is just a few short weeks away. This will be a busy show again, so make your appointment to chat with us now for all the info you need about yacht as a business, charter management programs, and general boat buying questions. Also see Bali
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For Etienne Giroire, necessity was and is the Mother of Invention when it comes to his line of sailing products especially his ATN Mastclimber. Etienne (prounced A – T – N, hence his business name) is a French-born, proud-to-be American citizen who founded ATN, Inc. in 1985. After years of racing, yacht deliveries, and skippering
This is a super cool demonstration of how a marine diesel engine works! Don’t miss the video at the bottom of this article. We are not diesel engine specialists, but we have maintained and repaired our own engines in our various boats over the years and have dealt with most issues. So we offer some
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The number one objection from CPAs is that our business yacht management program is a passive activity and will not be deemed active participation. They contend that it can be very difficult for a boat owner to prove active participation in a boat business and qualify for small business and section 179 tax deductions. But
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Caroline and Larry, our former sailing school students and now the owners of s/v Thalia, a Passport 40, have become veteran cruisers and adventurers in the last two years of living aboard. About two years ago they jumped onboard their ‘new-to-them boat’ in Annapolis after selling their home and business in Oregon to pursue their
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American Product Review: Pettit Paint We caught up with Pettit Paint at the last Annapolis Boat Show. Their world-renowned high performance coatings and epoxies, especially anti-fouling paint, have been protecting marine vessels since 1923. Based in Rockaway, New Jersey, these American made products continue to innovate to better shield marine finishes while better protecting the
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