Estelle Cockcroft

Estelle Cockcroft is a seasoned sailor, catamaran expert, and co-founder of Catamaran Guru. With over 70,000 NM sailed and 30+ years aboard, she empowers new cruisers with expert advice on liveaboard life, yacht ownership, and ocean adventures.

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Novice Sailors, Offset Yacht Costs, & Essential Yacht Equipment

Overseas Radio Network – Inexperienced Cruisers, Offset Yacht Costs, & Essential Yacht Equipment In the Overseas Radio Network Show 2, Segment 4, Stephen and Estelle talk about: Inexperienced cruisers Cruising with power yachts Seeing the world on a yacht placed in charter Offset the cost of a yacht What is critical equipment needed to cruise? […]

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Cruising Tips & Myths, Interview with Catamaran Cruisers

Overseas Radio Network – Cruising Tips & Myths, Interview with Catamaran Cruisers In the Overseas Radio Network Show 3, Segment 2, Stephen and Estelle share some Cruising tips and myths , then we talk with liveaboard cruisers, Don and Lynda about: Favorite type of yacht to cruise Entering a foreign country Is easy on a

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Yacht in Charter Business & Section 179 Business Deduction

Overseas Radio Network – Lower Costs of Yacht Ownership: Yacht in Charter Business & Section 179 In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 1, we will talk about how liveaboard cruisers fund their escape. We start with lowering costs of yacht ownership: Place yacht in a charter business Section 179 benefits charter yacht owners

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Tips on Charter Yacht Ownership From A Yacht Expert

Overseas Radio Network – Tips on Charter Yacht Ownership from Founder of Largest Charter Yacht Forum In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 2, we will talk with the founder of the largest charter yacht owners group: Myths of charter yacht ownership Choosing a charter company to buy from Charter boat ownership is good

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Yacht Ownership Programs: Guaranteed, Variable, & Performance

Overseas Radio Network – Charter Yacht Ownership Programs In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 3, we talk about various types of charter yacht ownership programs: Guaranteed income program Variable income program Performance program GARY FRETZ: I want to welcome you back to “Yachts: The Perfect Escape Vehicle”. Today we have Stephen Cockcroft and

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Prepare to Charter a Yacht to Get Experience for Ownership

  In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 4, we will talk about a variety of topics for chartering a yacht and preparing for yacht ownership: Yacht sizes placed in charter Experience required for bareboat charter ASA sailing courses Preparing to charter a yacht Dinghies  GARY FRETZ: Welcome back to our show. I am

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Yachts: Seasonal Pricing & Charter Program Phase Out Effects on Price

Overseas Radio Network – Yacht Buying Tips, Seasonal Pricing & Charter Program Phase Out Effects In the Overseas Radio Network Show 5, Segment 1, we will share tips from experienced yacht brokers. We start with these insider secrets to buying yachts: Yachts have seasonal prices Charter program phase-out timing affects yacht prices GARY FRETZ: Ahoy,

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Yacht Buying Tips, Get Actual Sales Prices of Comparable Yachts

Overseas Radio Network – Yacht Buying Tips, Get Actual Sales Prices of Comparable Yachts In the Overseas Radio Network Show 5, Segment 2, we will share tips from experienced yacht brokers. We continue with these insider secrets to buying yachts that can save you money: Find actual sales prices of comparable yachts Yacht location affects

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Yacht Financing, Lower Interest Rates, & Seller Financing

Overseas Radio Network – Yacht Financing, Ways to Lower Interest Rates, & Seller Financing In the Overseas Radio Network Show 5, Segment 3, we will share tips from experienced yacht brokers. We continue with these insider secrets to buying boats that can save you money when buying a yacht: Yacht financing Ways to lower interest

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Buy New Vs. Used Yacht, Using a Surveyor, & Catamaran Insurance

Overseas Radio Network – Buying a New Vs. Used Yacht, Using a Yacht Surveyor, & Catamaran Insurance Costs In the Overseas Radio Network Show 5, Segment 4, we will share tips from experienced yacht brokers. We continue with these insider secrets to buying boats that can save you money when buying a yacht: Benefits of

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Bahamas: The Abacos Islands and Hope Town

Overseas Radio Network – Bahamas: The Abacos Islands and Hope Town In the Overseas Radio Network Show 6, Segment 1, we’re talking about cruising destinations of the Bahamas: Abacos Islands Hope Town Hope Town Lighthouse Harbour Lodge Waterfront Bars & Restaurants GARY FRETZ: Ahoy, mates! You’ve tuned into “Yachts: The Perfect Escape Vehicle”. This Gary

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Bahamas: Elbow Cay, Tahiti Beach, & Little Harbour

Overseas Radio Network – Bahamas: Elbow Cay, Tahiti Beach, & Little Harbour In the Overseas Radio Network Show 6, Segment 2, we’re talking about cruising destinations of the Bahamas: Elbow Cay Tahiti Beach Little Harbour ESTELLE COCKCROFT: Hi, guys, we are back and we are talking about the beautiful Bahamas Islands. Gary just told us

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Pantry Aboard, Extending Food Life, Foreign Food Markets

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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