The Seven Words You Can’t Put in a Boat Name
Are boat names related to Lifestyle, Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll allowed? What about boat names related to alcohol? What will the USCG allow?
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Top Eleven Volcanoes in the Caribbean You Can Hike
Are there active volcanoes in the Caribbean? Yes — a dozen along the Lesser Antilles arc. See which islands are volcanic, and the 10 you can hike
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IGY Marinas Enhances its Marina Management Team in the Caribbean
IGY Marinas today announced the promotions of two company team members and the addition of one new hire. Sean Devaux has been promoted to general manager of Rodney Bay Marina; Elizabeth DiDomenico now serves as general manager of American Yacht Harbor; and Phil Blake has been named general manager of The Yacht Haven Grande site,…
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How to Dodge the Paparazzi
Fortunately, the European silly season has long since passed and our newspapers and magazines are full of real news once again. For over the summer months, barely a day goes by without photographs of so-and-so celebrity on such-a-such superyacht being splashed all over the press. This year was no different. Thanks to the pack of…
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Tips and Tricks for Selecting Foul Weather Gear AND Staying Dry
If you look at old paintings, you’d think that sailing ships went to sea in almost perfect weather all the time. Sailors of the era appeared on deck in regal finery, but what happened when it rained? How did old-time sailors stay dry? Did they all go sit below deck and play cards until…
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True Costs of Owning a CATAMARAN
Each catamaran sale is a unique transaction with it’s own circumstances, however this cost outline will provide a guide on what to expect
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Program for Financing Older Boats – Tips and Suggestions
Boats were easier to finance pre-2008. Today it’s a challenge to finance a boat that was built before the mid 1980’s
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More Speed More Power and the Danger of Overpowering Your Boat
Greater speed and power is the goal for many boaters. Remember that there are potential issues that could result from overpowering your boat
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Yacht Crew Relations – Sex and the Superyacht
While not all megayachts are the scene of sexcapades, onboard hookups are not unusual. Rules don’t apply – and that includes love connections
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How to Charter a Fishing Boat
How to Charter a Fishing Boat Over 500 species of fish swim in the waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Nearly every island boasts one or a number of ways to charter a fishing boat for sports fishing. Charter operations are ready to take both first-time and experienced anglers out for…
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Should you buy a Two Stroke OR Four Stroke Outboard Engine?
Deciding between a two stroke or four stroke outboard engine is tough. All manufacturers claim they are superior with unique technology
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Do Unto Others – Charitable Giving at Sea
Industry Buzz Whilst Mark Drewelow doesn’t see anything wrong in the saying that “ charity begins at home, ” he certainly doesn’t advocate it. In fact, the former captain from San Diego spends much of his waking day arranging for medical and educational supplies to be delivered to communities in each corner of the globe….
