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1001 Uses for White Vinegar
Vinegar is amazing, astounding, and in some cases just plain fun…it’s economical, environmentally friendly, all natural and non-toxic. I keep a gallon on board and
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Top 9 Truths about Sunscreens Exposed!
Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but the average person does not really understand how they really work and what safety standards stand behind them. Many of the
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Community
Sailing School Plonkers of the Month: Mirador
George & Sarah on their catamaran ‘Mirador‘ are two of our more adventurous Plonkers. Getting to know them over the years, we learned that even
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Annapolis Sail and Power Boat Show
{module [260]} Annapolis Boat Show: October 6 – 10, 2011 The Annapolis Sail and Power Boat Show is coming up again in October. There is
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Catamaran Reviews
Featured Yacht: Catana Ocean Class 50
Designing the Catana 50 was a real challenge: how to deliver the comfort and lifestyle expected from a top-of-the-range catamaran and, at the same time,
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Guru Recipes
Bread Making on Board
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
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Community
Sailing School Plonkers Of The Month: Simplicity
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
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Favorite Stuff
Top Ten Natural Wonders
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
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Plastic Water Bottles Harm Our Oceans
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
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News
Welcome to Catamaran Guru
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 114 – Cruising Catamaran Certification
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 108 – Offshore Passage-Making Sailing Certification
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 107 – Celestial Navigation Theory Course
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 106 – Advanced Coastal Cruising Certification
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 105 – Home Study Program for Coastal Navigation
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 104 – Bareboat Chartering – Intermediate Coastal Cruising
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
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Sailing Courses & Books
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
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
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ASA 101 – Basic Sailing Course
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
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