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Sailing Superstitions: Heed These Warnings At Sea!
We always urge our friends and clients to christen their boats properly and in keeping with tradition – just in case. So, before witnessing yet
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Trivia & Fun Facts
Nautical Terms: Where Did They Come From?
During our sailing schools, we always do a fun “Do you recognize this nautical phrase?” session. Not only is it a fun back and forth
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Cruising Stories
Catamaran Guru Racing In The Regatta In Abaco
We returned from the Bahamas a couple of weeks ago where we participated in the 42nd Annual Abacos Regatta Race Week (RTIA). We had ten days
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Cruising Stories
Cuba Revisited: Sailing From Key West To Cuba
On March 30, 2017, we joined the Cruising World Expedition and Rally to Cuba. This adventure took us a distance of 98NM across the Florida
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Cruising Stories
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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Guru Recipes
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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Guru Recipes
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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Guru Recipes
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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Guru Recipes
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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Guru Recipes
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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Guru Recipes
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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Community
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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Community
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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