George & Sarah on their catamaran ‘Mirador‘ are two of our more adventurous Plonkers. Getting to know them over the years, we learned that even as a young couple they traveled to experience new cultures, foods and places and in doing so, educated themselves and their son and daughter about the world and it’s peoples. […]
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{module [260]} Annapolis Boat Show: October 6 – 10, 2011 The Annapolis Sail and Power Boat Show is coming up again in October. There is a lot of excitement brewing around this show with all the NEW launches debuting at the show this year. It is time to do your research, book your tickets, and
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Designing the Catana 50 was a real challenge: how to deliver the comfort and lifestyle expected from a top-of-the-range catamaran and, at the same time, enhance the acclaimed bluewater character and performance of her predecessors? Well, it seems that Catana has done just that! I am super impressed! I never really liked the Catana because
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My Mom’s Bread Recipe With Variations: Focaccia and Pizza I grew up on a farm on the northwestern border of South Africa in a remote area just outside a small ‘town’ called Slurry with Mom, Dad, and 6 brothers and sisters. The nearest big town to us, about an hour away,was Mafeking, the capital of
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This is the story about our “Plonkers of the Month”, David and Peggy King and their boat “Simplicity”. We are immensely proud of them for taking their dream in hand and making it happen! They started out as two “Plonkers” in our seaschool and are now two seasoned sailors and adventurers! People who want to live
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This article, 10 Natural Wonders to See Before They Disappear, by Laurel Delp got me thinking. We have visited some of these natural wonders during our travels and sadly, these places are under a lot of strain and some of these incredible places might not make it through this century. She mentions 10 places that most
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Floating Killers of the Oceans Anyone who knows me, will know that I detest plastic water bottles. Sadly, even I sometimes succumb to the convenience of the grab-n-go water bottle and I have to remind myself sometimes of these floating killers in our oceans. I am by no means a rabid environmentalist but we all
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When writing the story of your life, hold the pen firmly in your own hand! We had long considered launching this website on the encouragement from our friends, clients and colleagues. We decided to take the plunge and tell our story as a way to not only entertain but to encourage and educate all the
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Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114) Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat (101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (103). The Bareboat Charter Standard (104) is also a prerequisite and can be attained either prior to or in conjunction with Bareboat Charter (BBC) Multihull (114). In either case, ALL MATERIAL IN BOTH ASA STANDARDS (104 & 114) MUST BE TAUGHT AND TESTED
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Offshore Passage-making (ASA 108) Prerequisite: All previous keelboat and navigation standards. General Description: A certified student is able to safely act as skipper or crew of a sailing vessel on offshore passages requiring celestial navigation. Sailing Knowledge Plan a passage across the North Atlantic or Pacific Ocean using publications and instruments required for navigation on
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Celestial Navigation (ASA 107) Prerequisite: None but basic sailing and coastal navigation experience recommended. General Description: A certified student is able to demonstrate the celestial navigation theory required to safely navigate on an offshore passage. Sailing Knowledge Convert longitude into time, calculate the zone time given longitude. Convert standard time and zone time to G.M.T.and
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Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering and Coastal Navigation Certification. General Description: A certified student is able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions, day or night. Sailing
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Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) Prerequisites: None but basic sailing experience recommended. General Description: Navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. Sailing Knowledge Explain the chart symbols and conventions on U.S. nautical charts in accordance with international terminology. Identify a source of official U.S. Coast Guard navigation publications. List
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Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) Prerequisites: Basic KeelboatSailing and Basic Coastal Cruising certification General Description: An advanced cruising standard for individuals with cruising experience. A certified student can act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. Knowledge of boat systems and maintenance included. Sailing Knowledge State
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Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing certification General Description: A certified student is able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. Sailing Knowledge Identify expanded parts inventory on
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Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) Prerequisites: None General Description: A certified student is able to sail a boat up to about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. A preparatory standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required. Successful candidates earn a National Safe
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Stephen and Estelle were married in 1990 and lived in Cape Town, South Africa, a small coastal town known for its stunning beaches and spectacular view of Table mountain. Estelle was a fashion designer and had a successful business manufacturing swimwear, while Stephen’s trucking brokerage company was thriving. They had good careers, a nice home, lots of
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How To Set Up Your Yacht Business To Comply With Tax Laws This article is a basic overview of how to qualify for tax advantages. Before you make the decision to purchase a yacht, consult with us to figure out if this scenario will be suitable for your situation. We will advise you on what
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For more than 30 years, we have been a part of the catamaran community and created Catamaran Guru™ to encourage and educate all the aspiring sailing out there. We understand the dream of traveling the world by catamaran and created a one-stop-shop to make that dream a reality for you.
