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Sailing School Plonkers Of The Month: Awe-Spray
Don and Lynda were our second set of sea school students in 1996 on the island of Sint Maarten. We were still quite green in
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September Yacht Sales Down
Yacht Sales Slip in September 2011 SoldBoats.com Report October 23, 2011 Source: John Burnham, SoldBoats.com After several months in which the high value of yacht
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Deep Discounts on Catamarans!
Catamaran Guru has recently teamed up with Dream Yacht Charters to exclusively sell catamarans into their worldwide fleet. They need new catamarans in their BVI
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
As the 52nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show approaches, the show management has announced the launch of a free app called MyBoatShow. Available on
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Favorite Stuff
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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Favorite Stuff
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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Guru Causes
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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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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