Visit Catamaran at Strictly Sail 2013 at Chicago’s famous Navy Pier on January 24-27, 2013. This is the nations’s largest indoor “All Sail” show. This four-day sailing extravaganza features the latest and greatest the sailing industry has to offer including all the new models from Beneteau and Jeanneau. We will be in attendance at the Dream […]
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The Best Anchoring Equipment For Your Catamaran Anchors for catamarans is a topic that has an opinion for every sailor you ask. And honestly, is no right or wrong answer. But I do know this: invest in the best anchor that you can afford. I am no anchor expert, but I have anchored enough times
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Over several years of doing live-aboard seaschool training, we’ve encountered countless couples conflicted about their new chosen adventure. The husband is usually eager and rearing to go while the wife readily confesses that she is doing this only because she reluctantly promised her husband to at least give sailing a try. “But don’t expect me to
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Weather Forecasting for Sailing Without Instruments When talking about weather, the sinking of HMS Bounty in the Atlantic a few week ago during hurricane Sandy, is foremost in my mind. The three-mast, 180-foot ship, HMS Bounty, built for the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” sank in the Atlantic after water pumps apparently failed and
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2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and Hurricane Sandy Fort Lauderdale, the “yachting capital of the world”, is once again the scene of a spectacular display of yachts with the opening of the 53rd International Boat Show today. The show runs from October 25-29, 2012, with more than 1200 exhibitors of yachts, marine products and accessories. For the
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Manual Oil Changer This manual oil changer extractor is well worth the price, especially when getting to your boat’s oil drain plug requires advanced contortion moves. Easy pipe fittings insert into dipstick tube and then you pump. With a warmed engine, the oil is sucked out in a few minutes. Check it out at Manual
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There is nothing worse than a nasty sunburn after a day out on the water. Check out some truths about your sunscreen. Prevention is, of course, the best cure but we often have visitors on board who either forget to use sunscreen or miss some spots on their bodies like the tops of their feet,
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Sales taxes are levied in the U.S. by the individual states. Each state is somewhat different in their approach to this subject. Whether you owe this tax has to do with where the yacht is registered and where and how the yacht will be used. If you understand the system, you will know how to
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Annapolis Boat Show was a smashing success Stephen and I set off for Annapolis from Miami the day before the show started on October 3rd. Ready and armed with our yacht brochures, iPads, and cell phones, we hoped for a good reception from sailing enthusiasts at the show. What we encountered when we arrived at
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FP Helia 44 at the Annapolis Boat Show Oct 4-8! We just got word from the Fountaine Pajot area sales manager that the Helia 44 will be at the 2012 Annapolis Boat Show. It was first believed that the Helia 44 would not make it time for the show. But we are so excited for
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Aquapac Waterproof iPad Cover This cover is not only a perfect way to protect your iPad, but also phones, cameras, passports, and other important documents. Anything you need to keep 100% waterproof when you’re exposed to the elements can be protected by this ingenious cover. Check it out at Aquapac Waterproof iPad and Kindle Case.
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When we first sailed to Madagascar in 1992, we quickly learned that rum is the drink of choice for all yachties. It is cheap, available on many islands, and you can make your own brew to taste! French and Australian yachties who mostly frequent the Indian Ocean Islands, quickly took us under their wing and
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From the earliest days of sail, men (and sailor girls) have had need of liquid during voyages. The most readily available were water and beer. Since watermakers hadn’t been invented yet, water was taken on board and stored in casks, and topped up on route at ports of call. Beer was also stored in casks
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Cake de Ron I often use recipes for Cuban food from The Three Guys. Their food is authentic Cuban and Spanish and they are a lot of fun. Check them out on the Food Network. This cake is rich and moist and the rum and banana sauce gives it a complex and interesting flavor. Simple,
Mike & Micheale bought this beautiful Voyage 500, “Feel the Magic” with Catamaran Guru as their representatives this summer to do crewed charter in the BVI. They packed up their lives in San Diego and decided to live their dream and go sailing. They are a fun loving couple and ready for adventure. They are committed
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What Will We See at the 2012 Annapolis Boat Show? Join us at the Annapolis Boat Show! October 4-8, 2012: United States Sailboat Show in the “Vacation Basin” on F-Dock with Dream Yacht Charters The 43rd United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis attracts more than 50,000 people from all over the world to the historic
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The BVI is without a doubt one of the most famous sailing destinations in the world. The BVI is also famous for clear blue water, sandy beaches and…beach bars and of course some of the best Caribbean music can be enjoyed here. Below is a list compiled by bvimusic.com, of 10 amazing places to stop,
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Robertson & Caine: Leopard 43 Catamaran for Sale in Tortola, BVI. Suggested offer $235,000! See details with full specs and layout. Fully air-conditioned. 4 cabins each with en-suite bathrooms, 2 berths in bows, and a galley-up design. Extensive phase-out work was completed by Moorings in December 2010. Virtually all discrepancies found on the July ’10
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