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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What is the Section 179 Deduction? Most people think the Section 179 deduction is some mysterious or complicated tax code. It really isn’t, as you will see below. Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means
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Fountaine Pajot Sanya 57 Recently Launched! The stunning Sanya 57 catamaran was launched recently and is drawing the crowds. We reported on this catamaran back in June 2010, and now pictures are finally available. Fountaine Pajot Sanya 57 Full Brochure & Specifications for Sanya 57 This superb catamaran is the
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The year was 1992 and our dream was about to start, or was it? We had just “retired” from very busy careers and lives to go cruising on our monohull. Lying around on a sundeck or beach all day sounded nice enough, but how long can one do that before getting bored with doing nothing
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