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Recommended Reading: A Sail of Two Idiots
Recommended Reading: A Sail of Two Idiots A Sail of Two Idiots by Renee D. Petrillo is a must-read for any liveaboard. While we are partial
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Standup Paddle Board (SUP)
Standup Paddle Board (SUP) An inflatable standup paddle board is the best investment I’ve ever made as part of my fitness routine. It is a
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Charter Management Tips
End of Program: Yacht Phase-Out
If yacht phase-out with your yacht charter management program with a large charter company is imminent, this article is for you. These tips will help
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Cruiser Resources
Boat Denaming Ceremony
We have had several requests for copies of John Vigor’s Boat Denaming Ceremony. John Vigor is a boating writer and resident of Bellingham, Washington. Below is
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Favorite Stuff
Top Ten Hurricane Preparation Tips
If you keep a boat in the water during hurricane season in the tropics, you need to be prepared for the possibility of a hurricane
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Who Won the Americas Cup Worlds?
Match and fleetracing action was fierce as the AC45′s reached speeds of over 28 knots only hundreds of feet away from the crowds. So who
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Catamaran Reviews
140ft Superyacht Adastra
Adastra is an impressive 140-foot cruising trimaran designed by Shuttleworth and built by the McConaghy yard in China. Ordered by an enthusiast living in Hong
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Cruiser Resources
Insider Secrets for finding Cheap Flights
UPDATED 2020 I found this great article by Allison Kade on LearnVest.com on how to find cheap airfares. All yachties travel at some point from
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Seamanship
How To Jibe A Catamaran
Jibing is when you turn the boat away (bear away) from the wind and bring the stern across the wind. Unlike tacking where you turn
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Boat Maintenance
Yacht Maintenance – what should be serviced when?
Regular servicing and proper maintenance is essential to keep the systems trouble free. We recommend the following annually: Haul-out and Antifouling Sail Drive Service
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Guru Recipes
Mushroom Pesto
I rarely cook with mushrooms because Stephen hates them. But a few months ago, Don and Lynda, our previous seaschool students turned full-time cruisers, visited
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Guru Recipes
Middle Eastern Fish with Tahini (Samak bi Tahini)
This is one of our favorite fish dishes. When we visited Junieh, Lebanon, in 1993 on our boat called ‘Royal Salute’ we fell in love
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Guru Recipes
Prawns in Beer and Peri-Peri Sauce
I love this dish! It’s flavorful, quick, easy and the spicy peri-peri sauce gives this dish that little extra umph. The Portuguese who emigrated to
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Cruising Stories
Happy Independence Day!
Like many other Americans here in Florida we will be on our boat “Zuri” today, celebrating 4th of July, enjoying a great barbecue and watching
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Boat Maintenance
Tech Tip: Deep Cycle Marine Battery Maintenance
Inspect the Battery for Damage Look for fluid on or around it to determine if it is leaking. Replace any leaky battery. Check for damage
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
Yacht Purchase Pre-Survey Checklist
It is important to be as informed as possible when you go into a yacht purchase. Paying a professional surveyor to inspect the yacht and
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News
Americas Cup News
Americas Cup Pictures…worth a thousand words! These pictures from the Americas Cup prove just how exciting this upcoming event is going to be. These multihulls
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Favorite Stuff
Top Ten iPhone Apps
I happen to be an iPhone user and cannot help but being biased. I think that the iPhone is one of the best sailing gadgets ever. The
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