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Explore & Sail The Florida Keys
Sailing the Florida Keys is full of wonders if you take the time to explore. The Keys are a boating paradise with a subtropical climate
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Why A Catamaran?
Why Does Bridgedeck Clearance Matter In A Catamaran?
Bridgedeck clearance on a catamaran invites a wide difference of opinion among sailors. But what we all agree on is that good clearance is very
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Guru Recipes
Bahamian Conch Fritters
Indigenous to the Bahamas, queen conch fritters are one of the most popular dishes in the islands. Each family has its own recipe, spice combinations,
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Roasted Chickpeas
This roasted chickpeas recipe is so simple to make and really great with a beer or a cold glass of white wine. Best of all,
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Homemade Sourdough Beer Bread Recipe
When cruising especially out in the ocean, it is not possible to pop into the provisioning store for a loaf of bread. So the alternative
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Greek Spanakopita Quiche
Caroline and Larry, our former sailing school students and now the owners of s/v Thalia, a Passport 40, have become veteran cruisers and adventurers in
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Coquito: Puerto Rican “Eggnog”
Coconut Milk Rum “Eggnog” An Authentic Puerto Rican Beverage: If you enjoy coconut and eggnog, you’ll love Coquito! It is a thick, creamy coconut drink
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Making Beer Bread On A Boat
I always have some self-rising flour on board and certainly Stephen always has a good stock of beer, so this recipe is an easy go-to
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Traditional South African Bobotie Recipe
Bobotie is a South African dish consisting of curry spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. It is often served with Sambal, sliced banana,
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Cruising Stories
A Perspective On Life And Sailing In Cuba
Travel to Cuba as an American tourist is still deeply restricted for US citizens despite the handshake between President Obama and Cuban President, Raul Castro,
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Cruising World Interview With Our Catamaran Owners
Cheryl and Bob Piccoli spent five years in the planning phase before they purchased their Lagoon catamaran from us. Big Dog II is in charter
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Catamaran Guru Seaschool Students Made Good
Dave, a 20+ year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and his wife, Peggy, did their ASA live-aboard sailing school course with us in the
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Celebrate World Oceans Day: Make A Promise!
The theme for World Oceans Day for 2015 is “healthy oceans, healthy planet”. As avid sailors, lucky enough to see the ocean almost daily, we
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Cruising Stories
Chesapeake Bay Cruising At Its Best
Sitting in the lounge of the Charthouse, overlooking Annapolis Harbor in Spa Creek, we were admiring yet another dreamy sunset descending upon this lovely historic
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Where We've Been
Ultimate U.S. Road Trip
Doctoral student, Randy Olson, was challenged by Discovery News to plot the optimum road trip route across the U.S. This epic 13,699-mile journey stops at 50
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Why A Catamaran?
Modern Catamaran Trends: Gimmicks or Valid Design Ideas?
In its 137-year history, the catamaran has always garnered passionate devotees. But technological innovations in agility and speed and the foiling catamarans’ spotlight in the
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Cruising Stories
Best Beaches in St. Croix are Off the Beaten Path
St. Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1917 St. Croix along with the islands of St. John and St. Thomas were
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Why A Catamaran?
Are Production Catamarans Safe?
And How Well do They Sail? We are often asked if production catamarans like Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard Catamarans can actually cross oceans and
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