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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Preliminary “Soul Searching” You and your family and / or friends have done some chartering and love it! You’ve been dreaming for years about getting your own yacht in the Caribbean or Bahamas or some exotic location. You’ve checked your finances and you are ready to “take the plunge”, but how should you go about
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Placing a yacht into charter management is a good way to reduce the cost of the boat and also offset the cost of ownership. There are different types of management programs offered by the charter industry. We will analyze and explain here the different options to ensure a good understanding for owners of what charter
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The Lagoon 440 is chartered in fleets all over the world and remains one of the most popular catamarans in its size range. Though the Lagoon 440 is no longer in production, they are very popular amongst the charter community and a favorite on the pre-owned catamaran market, particularly the 3-cabin version which is very
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How to Convert from A Manual Flush to Electric Head Aboard your boat, conversion of manual flush toilets to electric toilets is a relatively easy process. The plumbing remains the same as long as you choose to keep the water used for flushing the same. In the case of a boat that is normally used
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Happy New Year y’all! We have just returned back to Miami last night from our trip spanning three continents. Even though we had a great visit in South Africa and Paris, it sure is great to be home again and just in time to see the new year in! We are tired and suffering slightly from
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The Eco Terra Boom Box is a floating IPX7 waterproof iPhone/MP3 player case which is fully submersible in water. It also features a convenient waterproof stowage compartment for your keys and wallet.
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Smartfind S20 PRODUCT NO LONGER AVAILABLE. The Smartfind S20 is a personal Automatic Identification System (AIS) device worn on a lifejacket. The unit sends alert messages, GPS position, and a special identity code directly to AIS receivers within an approximate four-mile radius. A flashing LED light aids location at night. GPS positioning is updated every
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