Pitufa’s Top Ten Dinghy Safety Essentials for Reef and Snorkel Trips
Long-term cruisers Birgit Hackl and Christian Feldbauer share the ten essentials that belong in every dinghy before a reef or snorkel outing.
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Capt. Shane’s Top 10 St. Lucia Spots for Cruisers
Capt. Shane counts down his ten favorite St. Lucia stops for cruisers, from the Pitons and Sulphur Springs to Rodney Bay’s “Fruit Guy.”
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Discover the Best Snorkeling Spots in Puerto Rico’s Southern Coast
Discover the hidden treasures of Puerto Rico’s southern coast. Explore secluded beaches and enjoy sailing adventures in this tropical paradise.
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Sailing with Charlie: Snorkeling
“You can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”
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The Magic of Anegada – Don’t Miss Island Destinations
Some may say there’s nothing on Anegada. No fancy clubs, casinos or chauffeur driven limos to brand name shops and Broadway shows. That’s the point. It’s the fantastic reefs, toes-in-the-sand beach bars serving some of the best seafood in the world, and a natural beauty and serenity that’s hard to find in this fast-paced world…
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Life of the Sensational Parrotfish
Snorkeling in the aquarium-like waters of Bonaire with its vast array of fish species and clear water, it’s the parrotfish that had me chuckling
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Have You Ever Seen a Mermaid Playing a Piano
Many small islands of the Bahamas are privately owned, and this is especially true in the Exumas. How could the rich and famous pass up the opportunity to own their own island in paradise for $5 million and up? One of those islands is Musha Cay owned by the magician David Copperfield. Musha Cay is…
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Into the Deep: Swimming Lessons Cruiser Style
After three crazy, hot months living and working on the hard, it was a great relief to finally anchor in Chaguaramas Harbour, Trinidad.
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Aruba : Unique Culture & Fun Things to Do
Aruba is fun to visit because there are so many places to see and diverse things to do. Whether traveling with adults, or in a family with children, the island’s compact size makes it enjoyable for everyone. The constant winds and arid climate enable day and evening activities, such as climbing the island’s second highest…
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August: Time for a Stay- & Sea-cation in South Florida
When the hazy, hot and humid days of August hit and there’s no time to for a long road trip, consider a stay- and sea-cation in South Florida. Here is a sampling of three fun nautical events happening this month. Take Man’s Best Friend for a Paddle! Whether you’re paddlin’ with your own dog, considering…
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George Town, Bahamas: Paradise Found
Every year cruisers flock to George Town in the Exumas, some returning time after time. Stephen Pavlidis, the author of one of the ‘must have’ cruising guides to the area, calls George Town the ‘cruising mecca’ of the Bahamas. For many it is the culmination of a lifetime’s dream. Everyone heads there at some…
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Sailing With Charlie: Another World
Charlie was scrubbing the bottom of a boat in Trellis Bay (Charlie just hates dirty bottoms) when he looked down and saw what he thought was an anchor, half-buried in the sand in about 15ft of water. He dove down to take a closer look and as he was clearing the sand away a moray…
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Cruising the Ragged Islands
It was our third attempt in as many years when we finally made it to the Ragged Islands. The third time was the charm. We’ve spent the last six winters cruising in the Bahamas and have been fortunate to have visited most all the island groups with one exception, a remote group of small cays…
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Pam’s Five Favorite Snorkeling Spots in the Bahamas!
I have talked a lot about the pristine beauty of the Bahamas and how much I love sailing there. After sailing around the world, it is still hard to beat that perfection of shallow water sailing, crystal clear water, thousands of anchorages, and white pearly beaches. The Bahamas is an aquarium right below your boat! The…
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Top 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots in the Eastern Caribbean
A guide to the best snorkeling in the Caribbean — 10 top spots for reefs, turtles, rays, and underwater sculptures. What to see and how to find each one.
