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
Wonderbag is a Cooking Revolution and A Cause We Support, Will You? Wonderbag works on the same principles as other insulation cooking methods. See what it is and how it works in the video at right. It’s made in South Africa and is a mobile and modern version of a slowcooker made with recycled insulation
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NEW from the Paris Boat Show! Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Fountaine Pajot has unveiled their latest model, the Saba 50 Catamaran this week at the Paris Boat Show. Like her predecessor the Helia 44, architect Berret-Racoupeau also designed the Saba 50 and if the Helia 44 is any indication, the Saba 50 will be a
Catamaran Guru at the Paris Boat Show 9-15 December 2013 We will be heading to Paris on Monday Dec 9th to attend the Salon Nautique International de Paris or the Paris Boat Show as it is known to English speaking sailors. This show is known for the big “reveal”, where manufacturers will launch their latest
The Smoked Oyster Cheese Roll recipe is quite simply delicious and it looks really fancy even though it is rather simple to make! The smokey flavor of the oysters balances the rich creaminess of the cheese perfectly, while the nuts add a hint of sweetness and lends a nice crunchy finish. Serve with some crackers
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Missed the Annapolis Sailboat Show? Take a “Virtual Tour” With Us! As many of you know, we have been missing in action for a few weeks while preparing and then exhibiting at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. It was a wet, blustery, and gloomy show, but that did not stop the sailors. We had a record
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Join Us for the largest and oldest in-water boat show in America! We will be at the United States Sailboat Show in historic downtown Annapolis from Oct 10 to 14th, 2013. Stop by and visit while checking out all our models on display. Learn about the charter programs available for yacht ownership and meet some
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Save the Date: 2013 International Coastal Cleanup Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways by participating in the International Coastal Cleanup! These people do great work. Make the pledge and help preserve our ocean.
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America’s Cup AC 72’s: How can a boat go faster than the wind? As you may have noticed, we are BIG Americas Cup Racing fans and we drink in everything “Americas Cup”. We were watching the races on Sunday between Team Oracle USA and Team Emirates NZ. We are still in awe of the incredible
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Charter Booking Tips And Getting The Best Possible Deal Catamaran Guru has put together some information on how to navigate the charter booking process. The main objective is for you to have fun on your dream yachting vacation however, to make it as smooth as possible there are some important things to consider when making
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Fountaine Pajot Factory Tour Danny, the proud new owner of a Fountaine Pajot Salina 48,visits his catamaran on the production line at Fountaine Pajot in La Rochelle, France. Danny was treated to a factory tour in France a few weeks ago by FP representative, Steven Giteau and Dream Yacht Charter‘s Frederic Moreau. He was excited to see
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Visit Catamaran Guru at Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 10 to 14, 2013 The stand in the Dream Yacht Charter stand in the Vacation Basin. The stand will feature: Some of the most popular yachts to tour – Helia 44, Lagoon 450 Friendly charter booking folks to get you sailing on a Dream Yacht at one
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