Kanina, a Prout 45, was in yacht charter management service for 4 years prior to retiring to Texas where her owners eagerly awaited her arrival. Deon & Janine came to us with a plan to buy a catamaran, place it in a charter business to offset the cost of ownership and at least partially pay […]
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UPDATE: As the owners moved on to their next entrepreneurial endeavor, Lady Katlo sold to a new owner. The below was written when the boat was under original ownership. Mackie and Kathy started out as two novices in the world of yacht chartering when they first bought their Lagoon 450 “Katlo” two years ago. They
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Mike and Micheala are originally from San Diego, California.They were referred to us by sailing friends of many years, Tony and Cleo, who own the most famous houseboat business in Langebaan, South Africa (small world!). We helped Mike and Micheala find their dream catamaran, a Voyage 50, in the BVI. Before long, they sold everrything
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We have visited more than 118 countries, territories, and dependencies during our voyages, crossed several oceans, crisscrossed the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Caribbean. On land, we have visited more than 30 states in the USA. We watched history being made, atrocities being committed, and encountered the people caught in these events, good and bad, in
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If you are going to cruise offshore on your sailboat, you will need among its emergency equipment an abandon ship bag, also called a ditch or grab bag. Never assume that you will be safe close to shore either because wind or current might carry you in a liferaft or dinghy away from a possible
Stephen recently replied to a post on Cruisers Forum with the permission of the moderator about a discussion of charter boat ownership. It is a discussion worth having and I hope our readers will find the information useful. “…First, thank you to this forum’s moderators for letting us post this, since we had been named
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Sailing vacations cost less than most people think, but they are ways to save on yacht charters. Here are tips and advice from charter management companies and avid yacht charterers. Whether your are a sailor yourself looking fo-r a bareboat charter or a landlubber with an interest in sailing looking for a great deal on
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You’ve just arrived at your charter base and boarded your boat for an eagerly awaited bareboat cruise with close friends. If you have sailed with the same friends before, your crew is probably ready and waiting with little instruction and few reminders. But if it is a first time with you or they are not
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Going through a detailed checklist for your charter boat is probably not at the top of your vacation plans. But for a safe and enjoyable bareboat charter, it is a must. Arriving at your charter base is an exciting moment. But before you get carried away with your vacation plans, use this checklist to ensure
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Have you ever seen charter newbies showing up at the dock with hard suitcases, only to find out there is nowhere to store them on the boat? Very often, simply because you did not know, or because you are a first timer, you really do not have the right stuff. Here is your guide of
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Choosing a boat implies a choice of layout and size. It is a little easier than choosing a charter area, but not much more. But hey! That’s what the fun is all about: preparation and anticipation! Your boat selection will depend on the number of people in your party, your budget, your and your crew’s
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Here are all the choices of sailboat charters you will find. We will tell you which one fits best your requirements and sailing skills. You will also read about budgeting your cruise.
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I have traveled extensively and have adopted the flavors and recipes of other cultures, but my cooking is naturally still greatly influenced by my South African roots, our cooking methods, flavors and recipes. South Africa is renowned for its fabulous and and diverse cuisine. We are known as the “Rainbow Nation” not only for our
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Trying to Figure Out How to Buy a Yacht? We can help. As experienced yacht brokers and liveaboard catamaran owners ourselves, we can help you realize your cruising dreams safely and comfortably while maintaining as much of your investment as possible. Whether you are a cruiser looking for a comfortable, well priced, well-equipped catamaran or
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Important Things To Consider Galleys traditionally have always taken a back seat on sailing vessels and were viewed mainly as a necessity rather than an integral part of the boat. With sailing becoming more accessible to more people and to families, and with the popularity of recreational sailing rather than racing only, galleys have established
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Fountaine Pajot Victoria 67 Review An elegant and contemporary yacht with a flybridge, the Fountaine Pajot Victoria 67 is considered to be in “mega- yacht” territory. The Victoria 67 sets a new benchmark as the company’s largest flagship catamaran. She was voted one of Sail Magazine’s best boats of 2014 and certainly makes a “splash”
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Charter yacht management contract issues are frequent because the average yacht buyer is not an expert in running a yacht as a business. That is one of the areas the Catamaran Guru can help you avoid stress and making serious errors. Our experience as charter boat owners in charter fleets has shown some areas in
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Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Stephen and I are headed for the Chicago Sailboat Show again. It is the Midwest’s largest indoor, all-sail show at the Navy Pier and it is this weekend. Of course, the show starts just in time for round two of the polar vortex to sweep through Chicago. It is COLD!
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