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EDITOR'S CHOICE

A Yacht From Another Planet

Fourteen Days, One Sea

Building your Crew

The Art of Changing Course Gracefully

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ONBOARD ESSENTIALS

Pure originality. A gift collection for the individual who has it all and values distinction above all else.

SERVICES · MARINAS

Choosing a Home Marina

After the boat itself, the berth you keep it in shapes everything: how often you use it, what it costs to own, and whether ownership feels like freedom or a chore. A working guide to the most consequential decision most owners make twice.

Lifestyle

Dogs On Board

Most dogs adapt to life on the water more easily than their owners expect. With a measure of preparation, the right gear, and a few quiet rules of the boat, the family's best friend becomes one of the finest cruising companions a captain can ask for.

Crew & Operations · Chapter 7

Building your Crew

Who you actually need, what they must hold in their licenses, what they earn, and where you find them — a working guide to assembling a professional crew, written for the Fort Lauderdale market and the boats that move through it.

Guide · Boating Safety

Departure Checklist Before You Cast Off

The complete list — from shore-side planning to the moment you release the last dock line — so every departure is safe, orderly, and professional.

DESTINATIONS · CRUISING GUIDE

First Crossing to the Bahamas

Fifty miles of open water separate South Florida from Bimini, the closest landfall in an archipelago of seven hundred islands. For the first-time captain, the crossing is short — and entirely unlike anything on the inside of the coastline.

Safety

The Art of Anchoring Correctly

Whether the stop is for a few hours or for the night, a maneuver carried out with care and unhurried attention is what separates a peaceful anchorage from a long, restless watch.

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