The 3-year seller-dominated used boat market where inventory was snapped up overnight at or above listing price (and many before they were ever listed!) has cooled slightly during the first half of 2023. For those whose dreams of yacht buying have been dashed by elevated prices and loss to bidding wars, the yacht brokerage market […]
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Big news broke in the yacht charter and catamaran manufacturing industry! Robertson & Caine (R&C), South African catamaran builder of the renowned Leopard brand, has been acquired! We reported on the sale of the sale of he Moorings, Sunsail and Leopard Catamarans (R & C) in 2017. But once again recently, R&C (Leopard) was shopped
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We have been getting a lot of media attention for an Orca encounter one of our captains had when delivering a clients’ boat. While it can happen, we also want to shed light on recent Orca attacks on boats. Crews of small boats near the Strait of Gibraltar have become increasingly wary of Orcas. It
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We helped Kathy and Jim Sullivan buy a Leopard 48, Jimkat, in 2018. They liveaboard and work remotely as attorneys. And they are passionate about food. We follow their shared recipes closely as they are always delicious. Even old salts are trying to eat healthier these days so we thought a grain-free pancake would be
Why a Rendezvous for Catamarans? Every year, we host our Annual Rendezvous for two reasons: To to help our newer boat owners gain confidence and learn from the “veterans” through sharing their knowledge and to show them a good time. Invite our industry colleagues like Mazocean and North Sails, amongst others, as well as the
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These Deviled Avocado Eggs are super yummy, easy to make, and a fabulous, healthy alternative to traditional deviled eggs! They are made with no mayo, instead you use avocado to give them the perfect creaminess. This recipe is easy to double, triple, or make as many as you want so it is perfect for parties.
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Have questions about putting a boat into crewed charter? Check out this informal chat with some of our crewed yacht owners, including Greg from Dream Caribbean Blue. Greg, a self managed owner with an employed crew of Belle Vie, a Bali 4.8 Catamaran. This is a fabulous and exclusive creed charter that offers exotic destinations,
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Should you buy a new or used yacht? That is one of the most frequent questions we get, and annoyingly, the answer is, it depends. But our team of experienced yacht brokers can take the annoyance out of confidently arriving at the right answer for you and your situation. We can discuss the various pros
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For wanderlusts like those in our Catamaran Guru sailing community, investing in travel insurance is a wise decision. As more and more travelers take to exploring, it is easier to get sick abroad and as global weather becomes increasingly violent, you are like to experience travel delays. word cloud by epictop10.com There is travel insurance
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We are so excited that Kirsten Neuschäfer of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, was the first to cross the 2022 Golden Globe finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on April 27, 2023, The 30,290 NM of solo sailing in the round-the-world event around the three “great capes” of South America, Africa and Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxdQjww1_mA Fellow
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In this video we discuss the “mechanics” of shared yacht ownership with one of our owners inthis program. Our program makes the entire process easier and allows you to decrease yourinitial investment. Think about it this way; by buying a share in a boat, you are effectivelypaying for your sailing vacations in advance for 5
WHAT IS FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Read More »
Join us April 12 – 16 for the International Multihull Show in La Grand Motte, France! We would love to meet with you at either Catana or Bali Catamarans for a discussion on charter programs or the purchase of a boat. JOIN US FOR THE BALI CATSMART 38FT DEBUT! Make an Appointment
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When we first met today, Clive asked, “What made you choose a Bali?” We did not really have an answer other than, “We just liked them”. Following this experience with Clive, our answer would be different now. He did not convince us but instead showed us the quality of our new boat. He explained things
Testimonial: 5-star service & owner care! Read More »
Cat Guru & TSAC Travel Club Colab On February 14th we announced a collaboration with Trippy Sailors Adventure Club at the Miami boat show. TSAC is an innovative NFT collection with travel utility and together our two companies aim to promote and educate about the world of sailing and open access to high-end exclusive sailing
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Lighthouse (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by instagram.com/christostrophe/ Lighthouses hold the attention of sailors and landlubbers alike. There always seems to be an interesting story no matter the life-saving beacon’s location. Plus, the variety of lighthouse architecture…square, round, conical, rectangular, and even octagonal…along with colors give character to each. But even as intriguing as they are, we tend to take
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We love salads and Asian flavors. Throw in a tropical mango and we could not resist! This recipe is so yummy and very easy. Double or triple it for a party aboard. Salad Assemble the salad in a medium-sized bowl: 1 ripe mango, cut into strips 2 chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped sweet red
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15 – Miami, FL – Catamaran Guru, the number one go-to company for catamaran owners with a global sailing community, announced today a collaboration with Trippy Sailors Adventure Club, an innovative NFT collection with travel utility. The two companies aim to promote and educate about the world of sailing and open
Join us for the boating event that is as glamorous and stylish as its host city When: February 15 -19 Where: Museum Park Marina, 801 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 Make an Appointment
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