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Sailing to the South Pacific sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? It was my dream that became a reality and now I am the sailboat that can make your dream come to life! Let me introduce myself. Bella Nave, or Beautiful Ship in Italian, for I am truly a beautiful ship. A favorite design of […]
The age old saying, penny wise and pound foolish, comes to mind when considering whether to use a broker to buy a boat. Sure you can do it. You may even get lucky. Selling one is another matter all together. Unless you have unlimited time, selling a boat can be very stressful and time consuming. […]
You can either buy a new blue water cruising boat or a used one. They both have their pros and cons. Here, we will unravel the possibilities to get you started on your own list of potential cruising boats. The first part of the equation is always budget. You should be looking at purchase price […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that fishing in America is popular. In any given year, over 45 million of us will cast a line. It is estimated there are at least 2 million people who go fishing in California each year. All you really need to get started is a […]
Beneteau Enjoys a Long Tradition of QualityWauquiez claims their sailboats have a soul and who can quibble? As exotic as they are fashionable, seaworthy as they are luxurious, Wauquiez yachts have been handcrafted in Neuville en Ferrain, France since 1965. Wauquiez is among the few boat makers with its own carpentry shop and the exquisite […]
Union Polaris yachts are some of the most beautiful sailboats on the water, with timeless lines and classic beauty. Originally conceived in California in the early 1970s by John Edwards, a Long Beach high school teacher, the design was created by world-renowned naval architect Robert H. Perry. Originally conceived as the Hans Christian 34, Edwards […]
When you’re out cruising around on your boat and you’re ready to come in to the dock, what can you do? Don’t throw together some haphazard knot – you might find yourself swimming out to your boat! Instead, try tying one of these different knots: Icicle Hitch In order to tie this knot, you’ll need […]
Looks like we have reports that some large pods of gray whales have been seen around central California. Moving at about 80-120 miles per day, it won’t be long before they are in SoCal waters, get ready San Diego! Here is some good info on gray whales as well as some etiquette guidelines when […]
Founded in 1983, Spindrift is a California-based marine business which initially offered motoryachts ranging up to 58 feet in length. Then as now the Spindrift name is synonymous with remarkable quality at a reasonable price. The motoryachts were built with standard equipment lists that read like a marine catalog. With twin diesels, hand-crafted interiors, and […]
