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Transforming fantasies into summer fun

SAN DIEGO — For many of us, simply owning a boat represents the fulfillment of a long-time dream, the ultimate summer fantasy for boaters (unless it’s acquiring the next boat

Dock Lines: Common Sense Boating
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Common sense boating behavior

Now that we’ve enjoyed and survived the most exuberant of summer boating holidays, the Fourth of July, it’s timely to remind everyone of a few basic tips that make boating

boating community
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Building a sense of community around boating

Most boaters regard their boats as a welcome escape from everyday lives, sanctuaries from the extreme partisanship and anger swirling around us. Many of us have also created networks of

Women in Sailing
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Building women’s confidence on the water

Most boaters – and every yacht broker – will recognize this scenario among their boating friends, family or browsing buyers: a couple spends the weekend onboard their boat or browsing

How to cook fish
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Cooking a fresh catch

For many boaters it’s now fishing season. Some anglers may return with their catch suddenly realizing they don’t really know how to clean their fish properly, let alone cook it.

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The case for using a compatible yacht broker

When Arv and I bought our current boat and sold our old one, we were fortunate to work with two fine, upstanding and congenial San Diego yacht brokers. Dea Allen,

shopping at a boat show
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Tips on buying the right boat

Now that boating season is upon us, are you considering buying a boat, perhaps your very first? Are you asking yourself the right questions before you take the plunge? Buying